Episode 9 of "Bosch: Legacy" unfolds with Ellis in hiding on a boat, having just bribed someone to assist his escape from the town, outfit him with fresh attire, a passport, and a new driver's license. However, acquiring a vehicle poses a greater challenge; he's informed that procuring one will cost him extra, a demand he reluctantly accedes to.
Martin springs Chandler from arrest following her detention at the conclusion of the previous episode. She vows to rectify the situation that has tarnished the firm's reputation. In a media statement, she accuses the FBI of orchestrating a smear campaign against her and denounces their investigation as groundless. Agents Jones and James dismiss her antics as mere camera-hogging, but Baron harbors suspicions that she might be up to something sinister.
Chandler and Harry strive to dismiss the Foster case, elucidating their theory that Ellis and Long are behind Lexi Parks' murder. The District Attorney rejects their plea and refuses to shelve the case. Chandler insinuates that his refusal stems from reelection motives rather than judicial integrity.
The following day, Chandler stands at a hearing aimed at dismissing the case against her, with Harry by her side. The FBI storms in with a bag filled with shredded documents pertaining to the Rogers case. In a stroke of brilliance, Chandler reveals that the shredded papers were a decoy, and she had entrusted her lawyer with the unaltered files, rendering the FBI's warrant and subsequent evidence inadmissible. The judge grants the dismissal, but Baron warns Chandler that the battle is far from over. Harry, unwavering, tells Baron to step back.
As Harry speeds away from the courthouse, he catches a glimpse of a shadow trailing him. Panicked, he boldly disregards a crimson traffic signal, weaving through streets in a desperate bid to lose his pursuer, yet his efforts are thwarted when a police cruiser flashes its lights and forces him to a halt. To his surprise, it's Maddie, vigilantly shadowing her father, suspecting foul play and fearing he's become a mark for Ellis's machinations.
Meanwhile, Mo remains confined within a secure hideout, his vigilant gaze fixed on the twins, former accomplices of Ellis. Harry and Chandler, en route to secure their testimonies, plot their next move. Harry manages to slip past Maddie's watchful eyes, stationed near his office, and Chandler picks him up seamlessly. From the twins, Mo learns that Ellis and Long have acquired a boat through a shady deal, leading Harry to推测 that this vessel could serve as Ellis's hideaway. Without hesitation, he commandeers Chandler's car and sets off to investigate.
Maddie finds herself in an introspective conversation with Vasquez, weighing the potential pitfalls and triumphs of following in her father's footsteps. Her intimate knowledge of her father becomes a strategic asset. When the police report a blonde woman turning herself in, Maddie instantly concludes it's Sam, the dog walker, reinforcing her suspicions. Leveraging a tracking device on Harry's phone, she discovers his destination: the marina. Alarmed that Harry might be confronting Ellis alone, she and Vasquez rush to the scene, splitting up upon arrival with Vasquez instructing Maddie to maintain visual contact.
Harry discovers the boat, with its owner tied up inside, none other than the individual Ellis had earlier caught eavesdropping. Silently, Ellis sneaks upon Harry, placing him under immediate gun threat. Harry, unperturbed, informs Ellis of the police's imminent arrival, urging him to verify the claim on the scanners. Ellis's confidence wavers, presenting Harry with an opportunity to incapacitate him. A fierce scuffle breaks out between the two, as Ellis attempts to draw another weapon. In the turmoil, a shot rings out, embedding itself into the earth just before the gun clatters to the ground. Alerted by the gunfire, Maddie and Vasquez trace its origin.
Their battle continues onto the boat's deck, where Ellis gains the advantage, choking Harry into submission. Desperate, Harry reaches for a sharp object and plunges it into Ellis's chest, momentarily breaking free from the chokehold. Undeterred, Ellis grabs the gun once more, training it on Harry. Just in time, Maddie arrives, barking orders for Ellis to halt and surrender his weapon. Instead, he raises it towards Harry, prompting Maddie to fire, sending Ellis tumbling off the boat into the water, his life extinguished. Vasquez joins the scene shortly after the confrontation concludes.
Harry expresses his gratitude to Maddie for rescuing him, yet her actions necessitate questioning by the authorities, preventing them from delving too deeply into the incident. Harry reassures her that she acted justifiably. As the episode draws to a close, Baron unveils his strategy to ensnare Harry and Chandler. To everyone's shock, Jade, who had been romantically involved with Mo, is revealed as an undercover agent, manipulating Mo to extract information crucial for bringing Harry and Chandler down. Betrayal strikes deep!
