The gritty world of Bosch is back—but this time, there’s a new detective leading the charge.
Prime Video’s latest crime drama, “Ballard,” officially premiered today (July 9), bringing all 10 binge-worthy episodes in one go. Starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, this fresh spin-off dives deep into Los Angeles’s darkest unsolved cases—and yes, Harry Bosch is back too.
Let’s break down everything you need to know: how to watch Ballard free, who’s in it, and why this series is already generating serious buzz.
What is Ballard About?
Set in the same universe as Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, Ballard follows Detective Renée Ballard, who’s tasked with reviving the LAPD’s Cold Case Unit—a department that’s been all but forgotten.
With minimal funding and maximum pressure, Ballard begins investigating a possible serial killer and a decades-old John Doe case. But what starts as routine detective work quickly spirals into a web of corruption and conspiracy within the LAPD itself.
Adding to the intrigue, Titus Welliver returns as Harry Bosch, teaming up with Ballard and her crew of passionate, if unlikely, cold case investigators
Ballard Release Date & Episode Guide
No need to wait week after week—Prime Video dropped all 10 episodes of Season 1 on July 9 at 3 a.m. ET. Here’s your episode roadmap:
- Ep 1: Library of Lost Souls
- Ep 2: Haystacks
- Ep 3: BYOB
- Ep 4: Landmines
- Ep 5: What’s Done in the Dark
- Ep 6: Beneath the Surface
- Ep 7: Fork in the Road
- Ep 8: Last Call
- Ep 9: Collateral
- Ep 10: End of the Line
Yep, you can binge it all right now
How to Watch Ballard for Free
Since Ballard is an Amazon Original, you’ll need Prime Video access to stream it.
Good news: If you’re not already a Prime member, you can start a 30-day free trial right now. That means you can stream all 10 episodes totally free, along with access to thousands of other titles, free 2-day shipping, and Amazon Prime Day deals.
Even better? If you’re between 18–24 years old, you can grab a discounted Young Adult Prime membership. It starts with 6 months free, then drops to $7.49/month (50% off). No student ID needed—just age verification.
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Meet the Cast of Ballard
This isn’t just a one-woman show. The cast is stacked with talent:
- Maggie Q as Renée Ballard
- Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch
- John Carroll Lynch as Thomas Laffont
- Courtney Taylor as Samira Parker
- Michael Mosley as Ted Rawls
- Amy Hill as Tutu, Ballard’s grandmother
- Rebecca Field as Colleen Hatteras
- Victoria Moroles as Martina Castro
- Alain Uy as Nelson Hastings
- Hector Hugo as Captain Berchem
- Ricardo Chavira as Detective Olivas
- Noah Bean as Councilman Jake Pearlman
Watch the Ballard Trailer
Curious if it’s your kind of show? Check out the official trailer on Prime Video or YouTube—it’s packed with high-stakes drama, fast-paced detective work, and plenty of plot twists.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a longtime Bosch fan or brand new to the franchise, Ballard offers something fresh, fierce, and undeniably bingeable. It’s part murder mystery, part political thriller, and full-on edge-of-your-seat TV
