The Massive 'Bosch' Sequel Show, 'Ballard,' Streams Sooner Than You Think
When Bosch: Legacy ended earlier this year it was the end of an era for fans of the massive world of Michael Connelly's beloved detective. But, just as the sun set on Bosch, a new day dawned with Ballard. With the introduction of Renée Ballard (as played by Maggie Q) in the finale of Legacy, the stage was set for a brand-new sequel show.
And now, Ballard is almost here. The new series — which will feature a cameo from Titus Welliver as Bosch — will hit Amazon Prime Video this week. Here's what to know about exactly when to stream Ballard, and just how many episodes you're going to need to binge. No spoilers.
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Ballard Release Date
Ballard will drop 10 episodes of Season 1 on Wednesday, July 9, on Prime Video. Unlike Bosch: Legacy, all of these episodes will be streaming at the same time, meaning, that as soon as the first episode drops, you could, hypothetically, skip ahead to the last episode.
So, you're going to have to avoid spoilers pretty much the second Ballard premieres.
Ballard Streaming Time
The exact release time for some Amazon shows can vary, but with Ballard, all episodes will hit Prime Video at 3:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, July 9. This means that the show will be available to stream at midnight on the West Coast.
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What is the Plot of Ballard?
Based on the Michael Connelly novels, which began with the 2017 book The Late Show, Ballard follows the eponymous LAPD detective as she attempts to solve various cold cases and murders that have been on the books for years.
Ballard is an ensemble show, in which we see Ballard recruiting a kind of misfit group of detectives to tackle various cold cases. A few different mysteries run through the entire series, which also includes Ballard crossing paths with Bosch since one of the cases she's tackling was one he worked on originally.
Full of twists and charming characters, Ballard is a worthy successor to Bosch that will keep you guessing until the final episode.