‘Bosch’ Spinoff, ‘Ballard,’ Gets July 2025 Release Date on Prime Video
Prime Video has announced a release date for its new Bosch spinoff series – and it’s sooner than we expected.
‘Ballard’ premieres July 9 on Prime Video
Ballard will debut Wednesday, July 9, on the streaming service. All 10 episodes will be available to stream immediately.
Ballard is the third entry in Prime Video’s Bosch universe, after Bosch and Bosch: Legacy. It stars Maggie Q as LAPD cold case detective Renée Ballard, who viewers first met in the series finale of Bosch: Legacy.
“I’m beyond excited about sharing this show,” said Michael Connelly, executive producer and author of multiple books featuring the Bosch and Ballard characters. “I’ve seen it and know how good it is, and how Maggie Q absolutely captures the character of Renée Ballard. Great writing, acting, directing and production, throw in a few surprise appearances, and I think this show is going to be a fan favorite.”
What is the new ‘Bosch’ spinoff about?
Ballard will follow Maggie Q’s character as she leads the LAPD’s new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city’s most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination.
As Ballard peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer’s string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD. With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch (Bosch star Titus Welliver), Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.
In addition to Q and Welliver, the Ballard cast includes Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, Ricardo Chavira, Noah Bean, Alain Uy, and Hector Hugo.
“You don’t often get the chance to work with such a talented group of people and help create something as special as this show,” said executive producers Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood. “Ballard is gritty, emotional, and grounded, with that layered storytelling that makes Michael Connelly’s world so compelling. We’re really excited to expand that universe and introduce Renée in a way that feels fresh but still true to the spirit of the franchise. Her journey is just getting started, and we can’t wait for everyone to meet her.”
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Q said she felt “a huge responsibility” stepping into the lead role in the new show. She hopes viewers are willing to give Ballard a chance.
“If I inherit fans from the Bosch universe, I’m lucky,” she said. “And if I keep them happy, I’m even luckier.”
All episodes of Bosch and Bosch: Legacy are now streaming on Prime Video.
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