David Farnor | On 22, Nov 2023

Amazon is continuing to expand its Bosch universe with a new spin-off series following Renée Ballard.

The untitled series is based on the work by Bosch author Michael Connelly, who has featured the character in several books. 

The show will follow Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division – a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city.

Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch, to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.



“From books to screen, Michael Connelly creates authentic and suspenseful stories, led by distinctive characters who make audiences care and connect. Renée Ballard is one of those characters. She instantly captivated readers with hints of a troubled past and a protective layer of idiosyncrasies she developed to survive. We look forward to expanding the Bosch universe with Michael and introducing viewers to Ballard’s personal approach to pursuing justice,” said Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals, unscripted, and targeted programming at Amazon MGM Studios.

“It is so exciting to bring Renée Ballard to the screen and to do it with Prime Video, my streaming partners for going on 10 years. This show will have the same authenticity and propulsive momentum of Bosch: Legacy. Fans of the books will love it,” said Michael Connelly.



Connelly will executive produce the project under his Hieronymus Pictures banner alongside Fable Entertainment. Michael Alaimo (The Closer, The Man Who Fell To Earth) and Kendall Sherwood (Major Crimes, Your Honor) will both serve as showrunners. 


Whlie Bosch: Legacy debuted on Amazon’s ad-supported platform, Amazon Freevee, the 10-episode first season of this new spin-off will premiere on Amazon Prime Video, which is where the original Bosch first had its home.

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