The highly anticipated spin-off of Bosch, named ‘Ballard’, has officially launched on the Amazon Prime Video OTT platform worldwide. Based on the novels by Michael Connelly, the series follows Detective Renee Ballard, played by Maggie Q, as she heads the Cold Case Division of the LA Police Department. All ten episodes became available for streaming in India on July 9th at 12:30 AM IST. Continue reading to discover all the details about the show.
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Ballard: OTT Streaming Date & Platform
Ballard is a spin-off of The Bosch, and it began streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India on July 9 (which was yesterday). The series consists of 10 episodes, all of which are currently available for streaming. You can watch the trailer below.
Ballard: Plot
The series centers on Detective Ballard as she confronts the city’s most difficult and long-overlooked crimes with compassion and unwavering resolve. It highlights her quest for justice alongside her team as they race against the clock to crack this complex case. Throughout her investigation, she uncovers various layers of crime, including a series of murders committed by a serial killer and the enigma of a mysterious John Doe.
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Ballard: Cast & Crew
The series stars Titus Welliver, Maggie Q, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, John Carroll Lynch, Courtney Taylor, Michael Cassidy, Noah Bean, among others. The show is created by Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood.
How is Ballard spin-off of Bosch?
Bosch is among the longest-running series on Amazon Prime, concluding after a decade with 10 seasons. Additionally, there has been a three-season spin-off titled Bosch: Legacy, featuring Titus Welliver, inspired by the works of author Michael Connelly. Now, the streaming giant has introduced Ballard, a new spin-off series centered around Detective Renee Ballard, portrayed by Maggie Q. This series stands alone but is linked to Bosch: Legacy, as the character Maggie made an appearance in the series finale.
Talking about the show, the actress said, “I was so surprised how much I liked the material immediately, and the character development of not just Ballard but everyone in the show.” The actress is popular for appearances in Mission: Impossible 3, Divergent Film Series, and more.
Ballard: Review
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Ballard stands out as one of the finest police procedurals currently airing on television. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, it centers on Detective Renee Ballard, who has recently been removed from the Robbery and Homicide division for exposing misconduct involving a well-known officer. Now relegated to the basement, she leads the LAPD’s newly established Cold Case Division.
As the sole full-time member of this severely underfunded unit, Ballard must depend on her own expertise and a team of volunteers to sift through numerous long-neglected, decades-old homicide cases. The series offers an exhilarating experience from beginning to end.
First reviews for the show are out now, and here is what some of the reviewers have to say.
- Collider writes, “Maggie Q’s Long-Awaited Bosch Spin-off is immersive, suspenseful and brutally honest.”
- AV Club says, “Bosch spin-off Ballard mostly does its predecessor proud.”
- The Wrap writes, “Maggie Q Brings Heart and Grit to Excellent Bosch Spinoff.”
- Paste Magazine writes, “Maggie Q Shines in Prime Video’s Exceptional, Earnest and Kick-Ass Ballard.”
The show has managed to achieve a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on IMDb within a day of its premiere.
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