TheBoschfranchise is set to expand once again with the announcement ofBallard,a spinoff that centers on the character of Renée Ballard from Michael Connelly’s books. The entire TV franchise began back in 2014 with the premiere ofBosch,which chronicles the titular detective as he ruthlessly hunts down the truth while working the Hollywood homicide beat in Los Angeles. Deftly adapting Connelly’s best-selling book series,Boschenthralled viewers throughout its seven-season run but was canceled in 2021. However, Harry Bosch didn’t stay away for long, and was quickly brought back in a revival series.
Bosch: Legacydebuted on Amazon Freevee in 2022 and was marketed as ostensiblythe eighth season of the originalBoschseries. The spinoff earned high marks from critics and fans alike, and is currently in its third season. This continued success has emboldened Amazon Prime Video to expand theBoschfranchise into something much bigger, and Michael Connelly’s Detective Renée Ballard not only joinedBosch: Legacy, but will lead her own spinoff as well. Despite crossing the decade threshold in 2024,Boschis quickly turning into one of Amazon Studios' most impactful signature properties.
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Is Bosch’s Renée Ballard Based On A Real Person? Real-Life Inspiration Explained
The new spinoff of Bosch: Legacy about Renee Ballard features a cold-case investigator who was inspired by a real-life member of the LAPD.
The Ballard Bosch Spinoff Latest News
The First Teaser For Ballard Arrives
A few months after filming wrapped in late 2024, the latest news arrives in the form ofa teaser trailer forBallard. Opening with narration from Ballard as she laments the poor reputation of the LAPD, the trailer then shows thatshe’s determined to personally improve its reputation by cracking cold cases. However, the cases aren’t that cold, and the seasoned detective is shown sparring with a few suspects. The teaser ends with Harry Bosch arriving to have a word with the title character.
The Ballard Bosch Spinoff Is Confirmed
The Spinoff Was Announced In 2024
After it was revealed that Maggie Q would assume the role of iconic Michael Connelly character, Renée Ballard, in season 3 ofBosch: Legacy, a spinoff centering on her character was also announced.The series will center on Detective Ballard as she attempts to keep the underfunded Cold Case Division of the LAPD runningwhile working with a volunteer force. Many details are still unknown about the spinoff, but Michael Connelly, Michael Alaimo, Kendall Sherwood, and Trish Hofmann are once again serving as producers.
Bosch: Legacyconcluded after three seasons in 2025.
It was always expected thatBallardwould arrive at some point in 2025, and that is corroborated by the fact thatproduction got underway in July 2024. To commemorate the beginning of the show’s production, author Michael Connelly shared a BTS photo from the set on his officialInstagramaccount. Connelly also announced thatfilming was completed by the end of November 2024. Its still not clear exactly when the series will arrive, but it could debut some time in the summer or early fall.
The Ballard Bosch Spinoff Cast
Maggie Q Stars As Detective Renée Ballard
Though the ensemble cast ofBallardis still largely unformed, a few big additions have been made. First and foremost,Mission: ImpossiblestarMaggie Q has been tapped to play the titular role, a dedicated detective from Maui who carries the underfunded and understaffed Cold Case Division of the LAPD. Maggie Q is joined by seasoned character actorJohn Carroll Lynch (American Horror Story) as retired detective Thomas Laffontwho uses his free time to assist Renée in her investigations.Courtney Taylor (Neon) will play Samira Parker, a mysterious woman on a quest for justice.
Several other recurring cast members have been announced, though nothing is known about their roles yet. Joining Q, Lynch, and Taylor,Michael Mosley (The Calling), Rebecca Field (Shameless), Victoria Moroles (Plan B), and Amy Hill (Mom)will all factor into the spinoff’s ensemble cast. Titus Welliver is expected to reprise his role as Harry Bosch, though it’s unclear how frequently he’ll appear in the spinoff.
The Ballard Bosch Spinoff Story Details
Detective Ballard Runs The Cold Case Division
Renée will uncover a strange conspiracy in her investigations, and that will likely be the bulk of the show’s overarching story.
While all the details haven’t been revealed yet, the basic premise ofBallardis known. The series will focus on the determined detective who is tasked with overseeing the underfunded Cold Case Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. Q’s Ballard will team up with retired detective Thomas Laffont (Lynch) who uses his years of experience to give her advice. It is also known that Renée will uncover a strange conspiracy in her investigations, and that will likely be the bulk of the show’s overarching story.
The Ballard Bosch Spinoff Trailer
Watch The First Teaser Below
The first teaser trailer forBallardarrived in April 2025, and it hints at an action-packed spinoff. Opening with the title character lamenting the poor reputation of the LAPD, the trailer then makes it clear that she intends to repair that reputation through her work on cold cases. In between shots of Ballard at various crime scenes, the trailer shows her scrapping with a suspect. The teaser ends with Harry Bosch arriving to “Have a word” with the younger detective.
Bosch: Legacy
Cast
Bosch: Legacy follows former LAPD detective Harry Bosch, now a private investigator navigating new challenges alongside attorney Honey Chandler. Set two years after his departure from the police force, the series also explores Bosch’s daughter Maddie’s entry into her career with the LAPD.
