Prime Video has today announced the premiere date for its upcoming Bosch spinoff Ballard starring Maggie Q.
All 10 episodes of the first season will be available on Wednesday, July 9.
The drama follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q) as she leads the LAPD's new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city's most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination. As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer's string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD. With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch, Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.
In addition to Q, the drama stars Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, Ricardo Chavira, Noah Bean, Alain Uy and Hector Hugo.
Titus Welliver will reprise his role as retired detective Harry Bosch.
Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood developed the drama based on the novels by Michael Connelly. The showrunners and author executive produce with Henrik Bastin and Trish Hofmann. Amazon MGM Studios, Fabel Entertainment and Hieronymus Pictures produce.
"You don't often get the chance to work with such a talented group of people and help create something as special as this show," said Alaimo and Sherwood. "Ballard is gritty, emotional, and grounded, with that layered storytelling that makes Michael Connelly's world so compelling. We're really excited to expand that universe and introduce Renée in a way that feels fresh but still true to the spirit of the franchise. Her journey is just getting started, and we can't wait for everyone to meet her."
"I'm beyond excited about sharing this show," added Connelly. "I've seen it and know how good it is, and how Maggie Q absolutely captures the character of Renee Ballard. Great writing, acting, directing and production, throw in a few surprise appearances, and I think this show is going to be a fan favorite."