"We are venturing into uncharted, murky depths..." Indeed, those words ring true. Amazon's Prime Video has unveiled an enticing teaser trailer for a gripping new detective saga, titled 'Ballard,' set amidst the labyrinthine streets of Los Angeles. Slated for a summer 2025 release, this series marks "a pivotal shift within Amazon MGM Studios' 'Bosch' franchise, inspired by the esteemed works of bestselling novelist Michael Connelly, as it introduces a narrative not anchored by Titus Welliver—although his presence is still felt," elaborated Deadline upon its initial announcement.
'Ballard' stars the mesmerizing Maggie Q as Detective Renee Ballard, a character drawn from Connelly's novels, who helms a newly formed, underfunded, all-volunteer cold case division within the LAPD. This unit, burdened with the heaviest caseload in the city, becomes the focal point of Renee's relentless pursuit of justice. Amidst her probing into these long-dormant mysteries, she finds herself waist-deep in a sinister conspiracy. Enlisting the aid of her retired confidant, Harry Bosch (played by Titus Welliver), Renee navigates the perilous waters that threaten not just her unit but her very life.
The ensemble cast is a veritable who's who of talent, including John Carroll Lynch, Rebecca Field, Michael Mosley, Amy Hill, Victoria Moroles, Courtney Taylor, Hector Hugo, Noah Bean, and Michael Cassidy, alongside Welliver's Harry Bosch. This 45-second teaser, though brief, packs a formidable punch, hinting at a potentially stellar series worthy of one's attention.
'Ballard' follows Detective Renée Ballard as she grapples with the monumental task of leading the LAPD's fledgling cold-case unit—a unit characterized by its meager funding and volunteer spirit, yet loaded with the city's most daunting cases. Renee approaches each frozen case with empathy and unwavering determination. As she unearths a sprawling conspiracy in her quest for truth, she leans on her retired ally, Harry Bosch, to steer through the treacherous waters that imperil both her team and her existence.
Created and penned by Kendall Sherwood, a seasoned writer-producer whose credits span 'Major Crimes,' 'The Code,' 'Hawaii Five-0,' and 'Your Honor,' 'Ballard' is a testament to Michael Connelly's 'Harry Bosch' book series. Directed by an impressive lineup including Jet Wilkinson, Sarah Boyd, Tori Garrett, and Jon Huertas, the series is executive produced by Jet Wilkinson, Michael Alaimo, Melissa Aouate, Henrik Bastin, Michael Connelly, Kendall Sherwood, and Trish Hofmann.
Amazon Prime Video will exclusively stream 'Ballard' starting sometime in summer 2025—mark your calendars for more thrills to come. Does it look promising? Absolutely.
