Emotional 10-Part Crime Drama on Prime Video for Binge-Watching

Crime dramas have been all the rage lately, with shows like Dept Q, Smoke, and Scrublands making waves on streaming platforms. Now, get ready for a new ten-part crime drama that promises to be emotional and captivating on Prime Video.

Ballard, starring Maggie Q (known for Divergent and Mission: Impossible III), brings Michael Connelly’s bestselling crime novels to the screen, following Detective Renée Ballard as she heads up the LAPD’s new cold case division.

The show is set in the Bosch universe and unfolds in Los Angeles, where Ballard takes on the city’s toughest unsolved cases, including a string of murders by a serial killer and the mystery surrounding a John Doe. As she delves deeper, Ballard uncovers a perilous conspiracy within the LAPD. With the assistance of her team of volunteers and retired detective Harry Bosch (played by Titus Welliver), Ballard navigates personal and professional challenges to uncover the truth.

The producers of the show, Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood, are thrilled about the project, praising its gritty, emotional, and grounded storytelling that fans of Michael Connelly’s world will love. They express their excitement about expanding the Bosch universe and introducing Renée Ballard in a fresh yet authentic way that stays true to the franchise’s spirit.

The show’s creator, Michael Connelly, is equally enthusiastic, commending Maggie Q for her portrayal of Renée Ballard and lauding the writing, acting, directing, and production of the series. With a promise of surprise appearances, Connelly believes that Ballard will become a fan favorite.

Joining Maggie Q in the cast are Courtney Taylor as Samira Parker, John Carroll Lynch as Thomas Laffont, and Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch, among others. All ten episodes of Ballard will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting Wednesday, 9 July. If you love crime dramas that are gritty, emotional, and full of twists, this show is definitely one to watch!