Boschis an Americanpolice proceduraltelevision series produced byAmazon Studiosand Fabrik Entertainment starringTitus WelliverasLos Angeles Police DepartmentdetectiveHarry Bosch.The show was developed for Amazon byEric Overmyer,[1]and the first season takes its inspiration from theMichael ConnellynovelsCity of Bones(2002),Echo Park(2006), andThe Concrete Blonde(1994). It was one of two drama pilots that Amazon streamed online in early 2014 (together withThe After), and viewers offered their opinions on it before the studio decided whether to place a series order.[2]The seventh and final season was released on June 25, 2021.

Bosch
Genre
Based onHarry Boschnovel series
byMichael Connelly
Developed byEric Overmyer
Starring
Music byJesse Voccia
Opening theme"Can't Let Go" byCaught a Ghost
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons7
No.of episodes68(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • James D. Boscadin
  • Mark Douglas
  • Tom Bernardo
  • Titus Welliver
  • T.L. Lankford
  • Patrick McKee
  • Rachel Rusch
  • Jim Mckay
CinematographyEric Alan Edwards
Running time39–80 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseFebruary 6, 2014(2014-02-06)
June 25, 2021(2021-06-25)
Related

Two spin-off sequel series have been announced.Bosch: Legacy,described by Welliver as "essentiallyBoschseason 8 ",[3]premiered on May 6, 2022 onAmazon Freevee,[3]and has been renewed for a second and third season, the former of which premiered on October 20, 2023.[3]The second spinoff follows Detective Renée Ballard, who Connelly introduced in the 2017 novelThe Late Show.

Plot

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1101February 6, 2014(2014-02-06)
9February 13, 2015(2015-02-13)
210March 11, 2016(2016-03-11)
310April 21, 2017(2017-04-21)
410April 13, 2018(2018-04-13)
510April 19, 2019(2019-04-19)
610April 16, 2020(2020-04-16)
78June 25, 2021(2021-06-25)

Season 1

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Based onThe Concrete Blonde(Book 3),City of Bones(Book 8), andEcho Park(Book 12)

The first season follows LAPD detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) as he investigates two cases. The first is the murder of a 12-year-old boy whose bones were found in the Hollywood Hills. Bosch is also on trial for shooting a suspect in self-defense, and faces a civil lawsuit from the suspect's widow. As Bosch pursues the truth in both cases, he crosses paths with Raynard Waits (Jason Gedrick), a serial killer who claims to be the boy's killer and has a personal interest in Bosch. Bosch must deal with the challenges of his job, his past, and his personal life, while trying to bring justice to the victims.[4][5][6][7][8]

Season 2

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Based onThe Last Coyote(Book 4) andTrunk Music(Book 5), Beginning case and major character death based onThe Drop(Book 15)

Six months after the events in Season 1, Bosch returns from a suspension. He investigates the murder of a Hollywood producer who appears to have mob connections. His investigation of the producer sends him to Las Vegas, where he also finds out that all is not well with his teenage daughter and ex-wife. Bosch's investigation almost threatens the life of his family as he is also brought into another case that leads to a ring of dirty cops. New evidence appears on the death of his mother, which causes him to investigate the circumstances leading to her murder.

Season 3

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Based onThe Black Echo(Book 1), andA Darkness More Than Night(Book 7)

Sixteen months later. Bosch is haunted with new leads to pursue on his mother's murder case. The season opens with a graffiti-tagging street urchin being in the vicinity where a homeless veteran, Billy Meadows, is murdered. Bosch also finds himself a suspect in the murder of Ed Gunn (a person who fits the MO of his mother's killer), doggedly pursued by veteran Detective Jimmy Robertson. Concurrently, Bosch is monitoring an ongoing criminal trial involving a powerful Hollywood movie mogul who is underhouse arrest.Under the director's employ is a former 20+ year police detective who proves to be a meddlesome and worthy adversary against Bosch and LAPD. Also, Bosch's personal life takes on new challenges with his daughter, Maddie, living in LA with him, along with a budding romantic relationship with the deputy DA. Adding to the complexity is the introduction of a serial murderer known as the Koreatown Killer (KTK).

Season 4

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Based onAngels Flight(Book 6), Major character death based onNine Dragons(Book 14), Bosch's mother's killer's apprehension based onThe Last Coyote(Book 4)

Three months later. Civil rights attorney Howard Elias is representing a black man who is accusing LAPD ofpolice brutality,but Elias is murdered. Elias had a history of representing citizens who sue the LAPD, and the case produces racial strife in LA and elevated tension between the LAPD and citizens. Police Chief Irving assigns Bosch to head the task force to get to the bottom of the Elias murder and assigns a pair of IA investigators to watch Bosch's team, which includes Edgar, Robertson, and Robertson's detective trainee. Bosch's ex-wife is pursuing a gang of Chinese nationals, one of whom is under an FBI investigation. The investigation leads to her being murdered in a drive-by shooting seconds after lunch with Harry. Bosch gains a vital clue into his mother's murder after the long-retired detective of his mother's case is killed.

Season 5

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Based onTwo Kinds of Truth(Book 20)

Fifteen months later. A murder conviction is brought into question from an old case Bosch worked, possibly affecting other past convictions and endangering his career. An embittered former girlfriend accuses Bosch of planting evidence and believes a claim of new DNA evidence purporting to tie another criminal to the crime. Bosch hires former foe Honey ( "Money" ) Chandler to defend him against charges of planting evidence. Bosch and Jerry are investigating the murder of a pharmacist who has, through his son, been involved in dispensing opiates. During their investigation they determine there is a significant opiate dealing network, possibly controlled by Russian and Armenian gangsters. Bosch goes undercover to learn more about their organization.

Maddie Bosch works as an intern in the LA DA's office. A young attorney mentions a case against her father. Maddie observes bad intent from the CIU investigator, Bosch's former girlfriend, and relays her suspicions to her dad.

Chief Irving is frustrated by Bosch's lack of communication about the murder, the old case with newly discovered evidence and his undercover work. Lt. Billets covers nicely for Bosch, risking her own position. Irving is approached by Mayor Vargas's political consultant with the news that he could be a serious contender in the next mayoral election.

Season 6

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Based onThe Overlook(Book 13), andDark Sacred Night(Book 21)

Eleven months later. After a medical physicist is executed and the deadly radioactive material he had with him goes missing, Detective Harry Bosch finds himself at the center of a complex murder case, a messy federal investigation, and a possibly catastrophic threat to Los Angeles—the city he has pledged to serve and protect.

Season 7

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Based onThe Burning Room(Book 17)

Four months later, New Year's Eve 12/31/19. When a ten-year-old girl dies in an arson fire, Detective Harry Bosch risks everything to bring her killer to justice despite opposition from powerful forces. Detective Jerry Edgar falls apart as he grapples with the consequences of shooting Jacques Avril. Maddie assists Honey Chandler on a high-profile case that draws Bosch in and puts them in the crosshairs of dangerous criminals.

Production

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Amazon Studiosannounced on October 31, 2013, thatBoschhad been given the green light for production. The hour-long pilot starsTitus Welliveras Harry Bosch, and co-starsAnnie Wersching,Amy Aquino,andJamie Hector.Henrik Bastin of Fabrik Entertainment was the producer, andJim McKaydirected.[9]

According to Connelly, "a fair [number] of changes" were made "to the world of Harry Bosch" "in making the shift from page to screen."[10]In the television series set in 2013, Harry "is 47 years old and a veteran of the first Gulf War in 1991," when he was a member of aSpecial Forcesteam clearing tunnels. In the books, Harry was born in 1950, and his tunnel-rat expertise was gained in theVietnam War.Television Bosch "has now been a police officer for twenty years, with a one-year exception when he re-upped with theArmyafter9/11,as many LAPD officers did. He came back to the force after serving in Afghanistan and again encountering tunnel warfare. "Book Bosch too was an experienced police detective, but his break from the force came from an Internal Affairs investigation. The show prominently features Bosch' 14-year old daughter named" Maddie "(Madeline).

On November 4, 2013, the 13-day shoot began inLos Angeles,while Connelly kept a daily set journal.[11]

The pilot premiered on Amazon Prime in February 2014, allowing customers to vote to decide whether or not more episodes should be made.[12]In March 2014, Amazon announced that they had commissionedBoschfor a full series.[13]

All ten episodes of the first season ofBoschwere released for viewing onAmazon Videoon February 13, 2015.[14]Portions of the first episode were changed from the pilot. This included reverting the name of the civil rights attorney character from the pilot (whereAmy Price-Francisplayed Sunny Chandler) back to the book name Honey Chandler and recasting the role toMimi Rogers,and the addition of a scene in which Bosch testifies in court and is questioned about his background by Chandler.

On March 18, 2015,Boschwas renewed for a second season.[15]On July 16, the series was nominated for the Outstanding Main Title Design award at the67th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards,along withManhattan,American Horror Story: Freak Show,Daredevil,Halt and Catch Fire,andOlive Kitteridge;the award was won byManhattan.[16]

On April 1, 2016,Boschwas renewed for a third season.[17][18]On October 16, 2016,Boschwas renewed for a fourth season.[19]On February 13, 2018,Boschwas renewed for a fifth season.[20]On November 14, 2018,Boschwas renewed for a sixth season.[21]

On February 13, 2020, the series was renewed for a seventh and final season.[22]The filming for the final season began in September 2020, before wrapping up in January 2021.[23]

Cast

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Main cast

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  • Titus Welliveras Los Angeles Police Department Detective IIIHieronymus "Harry" Bosch,a former Army Special Forces operator and a veteran of theFirst Gulf WarandAfghanistanwho works in the Hollywood homicide division. He is an astute detective with a fundamental respect for rules and policy, though still something of a renegade. Welliver's son Quinn plays adolescent Harry in flashbacks.[24][25][26]
  • Jamie Hectoras Detective II Jerome "Jerry" Edgar, Bosch's partner
  • Amy Aquinoas Lieutenant II Grace Billets, Bosch's immediate superior and friend
  • Lance Reddickas Chief of Police Irvin Irving
  • Annie Wersching(season 1; guest seasons 2 & 7) as Police Officer I Julia Brasher, a rookie cop assigned to the Hollywood Division. She becomes romantically involved with Bosch but comes into conflict with him when he realizes that she makes up the rules as she goes along
  • Jason Gedrick(season 1) as Raynard Waits, a serial killer and the suspect in the death of a boy whose bones are found in Laurel Canyon
  • Sarah Clarke(seasons 1–2 & 4; guest season 3) as Eleanor Wish, Harry's ex-wife with whom he still has a cordial relationship. She is a former FBI Agent turned professional poker player.
  • Madison Lintz(recurring season 1; main seasons 2–7) as Madeline "Maddie" Bosch, Harry's daughter
  • Jeri Ryan(season 2; featured season 3; guest season 5) as Veronica Allen, a manipulative former porn star married to an Armenian porn producer who is murdered
  • Brent Sexton(season 2) as Carl Nash, a former LAPD homicide detective who oversees a team of corrupt police officers while working as a security guard at a gated community
  • Mimi Rogers(recurring seasons 1–6; main season 7) as Honey "Money" Chandler, a civil rights attorney
  • Paul Calderón(recurring seasons 3–5; main season 7) as Detective II Santiago "Jimmy" Robertson, a seasoned detective investigating the murder of a vet who has a history with Harry

Recurring cast

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  • Steven Culpas Richard (Rick) O'Shea, the politically ambitious district attorney of Los Angeles County (seasons 1–4)
  • Gregory Scott Cumminsas Detective II Robert Moore ( "Crate" ), Barrel's longtime friend and partner
  • Troy Evansas Detective II Johnson ( "Barrel" ), a senior homicide detective at Hollywood Division
  • Scott Klaceas Sergeant II John "Mank" Mankiewicz, assistant watch commander at Hollywood Division
  • DaJuan Johnson as Police Officer III, later Detective I Rondell Pierce
  • Jacqueline Obradorsas Detective Christina Vega (seasons 5–7)
  • Deji LaRayas Police Officer III, later Sergeant I Julius Edgewood
  • Eric Ladinas Scott Anderson, a reporter for theLos Angeles Times(seasons 3, 5–7)
  • Bess Armstrongas Judge Donna Sobel (seasons 5–7)
  • Mark Herrieras Captain III Dennis Cooper (seasons 5–7)
  • Jason Sims-Prewitt as Police Officer Victor Rhodes
  • Joni Bovill as Ida, assistant to Chief of Police Irvin Irving

Season 1

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  • Katharine Leonard as Marjorie Lowe, shown in flashbacks as Harry's deceased mother. She was a prostitute found murdered in an alley
  • Abraham Benrubias Rodney Belk, a lawyer who represented Bosch at his trial (seasons 1, 7)
  • Veronica Cartwrightas Irene Saxon, Raynard Waits' mother
  • Mark Derwinas Captain Harvey Pounds (seasons 1, 7)
  • Shawn Hatosyas Johnny Stokes
  • Robbie Jonesas Officer George Irving, Deputy Chief Irving's son, a rookie cop later assigned to undercover narcotics (seasons 1–2)
  • Adam O'Byrne as Nate Tyler, an aggressiveLos Angeles Timesreporter
  • Paul Vincent O'Connor as Judge Alan M. Keyes, a judge who presided at Bosch's trial.
  • Rose Rollinsas Detective Kizmin Rider
  • Alan Rosenbergas Dr. William Golliher (seasons 1, 7), a forensic anthropologist who assisted Bosch with the identification of the bones
  • Scott Wilsonas Dr. Paul Guyot, a retired doctor whose dog found bones of a missing boy
  • Michelle Hurd(season 1) andErika Alexander(seasons 2–3) as Connie Irving, Deputy Chief Irving's wife and Officer George Irving's mother, who later divorces Irving believing that he caused their son's death by allowing him to go undercover
  • Kirk Bovillas Harry's foster father in flashbacks during his childhood

Season 2

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  • Yancey Ariasas Los Angeles Mayor Hector Ramos (seasons 2–4, 6)
  • Ingrid Rogers as Latonya Edgar, Jerry's ex-wife (seasons 2-)
  • Hoon Leeas Reggie Woo, Eleanor's husband and Maddie's step-father who is currently in Hong Kong (seasons 2, 4)
  • John Marshall Jonesas FBI Special Agent Jay Griffin (seasons 2–4)
  • Ryan Ahern as Officer Ray Powers (seasons 2-)
  • Matthew Lillardas Luke "Lucky" Rykov, an FBI agent with whom Harry works on two cases (seasons 2–3, 7)
  • David Marcianoas Detective Brad Conniff, investigates the death of Officer Irving. (seasons 2–3, 5–6)
  • Leisha Haileyas Officer Maureen (Mo) O'Grady, a cop in Nash's ring
  • James Ransoneas Officer Eddie Arceneaux, Irving's partner and a cop in Nash's ring
  • Emilia Zoryanas Layla, the stagename of a dancer at Dolly's in Las Vegas, Nevada, and mysterious girlfriend to an Armenian porn producer who is murdered.
  • Christopher Cousinsas Martin Weiss, an attorney to one of the Armenian mobsters involved in the case
  • Michael Yebba as Mike, an enforcer for the Armenian mob in Las Vegas

Season 3

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  • Winter Ave Zolias Detective Amy Snyder, Internal Affairs (seasons 3–4)
  • Barry Shabaka Henleyas Detective Terry Drake (seasons 3–4)
  • John Getzas Bradley Walker, president of the Police Commission (seasons 3–4)
  • Linda Parkas Jun Park, the crisis response team volunteer who starts a relationship with Chief Irving after his wife leaves him. (seasons 3-)
  • Verona Blue as Shaz, bartender at The Smog Cutter (seasons 3–5)
  • Monti Sharpas Clifton Campbell, perpetrator of the Koreatown Killer (KTK) murders (season 3–4)
  • John Alesas Andrew Holland, a movie writer/director accused of murder
  • Max Arciniegaas Xavi Moreno, a sniper who is part of Dobbs' team
  • Christopher Backusas Woody Woodrow, part of Dobbs' team
  • Beth Broderickas Judge Sharon Houghton
  • Frank Clem as Ed Gunn
  • Spencer Garrettas Fowkkes, Andrew Holland's high-powered attorney (seasons 3, 7)
  • Jeffrey Pierceas Trevor Dobbs, leader of a team of former military men transiting illicit cargo through the Port of Los Angeles
  • Brooke Smithas Captain Ellen Lewis, Hollywood Station
  • Paola Turbayas Deputy District Attorney Anita Benitez, who is trying the Holland case, and has a brief relationship with Harry
  • Jared Ward as Jesse Tafero, Rudy's younger brother and helper
  • Arnold Voslooas Rudy Tafero, an investigator working for the defense on the Holland case
  • Bridger Zadinaas Sharkey, a young street boy who is key to one of Harry's cases

Season 4

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  • Clark Johnsonas Howard Elias, civil rights attorney who was murdered aboard the Angels Flight two days before the "Black Guardian" case
  • Tamberla Perry as Detective Gabriella Lincoln
  • Anne Dudekas Pamela Duncan, legal advisor and lover of Howard Elias
  • Jamie McShaneas Detective Francis Sheehan, a detective with Robbery-Homicide Division
  • Louis Ozawa Changchienas FBI Special Agent Chuck Deng
  • Anna Diopas Desiree Zealy, a young activist who has a disdain for the police
  • Sara Arrington as Margaret Sheehan, estranged wife of Francis Sheehan
  • Deidrie Henry as Millie Elias, wife of Howard Elias
  • David Hoflinas Detective Doug Rooker
  • Keston John as Michael Harris, suspect in the abduction and murder of Stacey Kincaid. After being found not guilty of the murder, he retained Howard Elias to sue the city of Los Angeles for police brutality from his interrogation by the LAPD.
  • Kristen Ariza as Laura Cooke, reporter (seasons 4, 6)
  • Leonard Wuas Shiwei Chen
  • Jason Rogelas Det. Jeremy Fix

Season 5

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  • Ryan Hurstas Hector Bonner, a former client of attorney Honey Chandler, currently working as her investigator.
  • Mason Dyeas Tom Galligan
  • Judith Moreland as DA Cheryl Hines (seasons 5, 7)
  • M. C. Gaineyas Ryan Rodgers (seasons 5–6)
  • Bianca Kajlichas DA Investigator Christina Henry
  • Chris Browningas Preston Borders
  • Juliet Landauas Rita Tedesco
  • Jon Lindstromas Lance Cronyn
  • Avery Clyde as Kathy Zelden
  • Doug Simpson as Terry Spencer
  • Chris Vanceas Dalton Walsh
  • Jamie Anne Allmanas Elizabeth Clayton (seasons 5–6)
  • C. Thomas Howellas Louis Degner
  • Yani Gellmanas Jose Esquivel Jr.
  • Kevin Sifuentes as Jose Esquivel Sr.
  • Rene Moran as Oscar Pineto
  • Celestino Cornielle as Charlie Hovan (seasons 5–6)
  • Kwame Patterson as Gary Wise
  • Sam Meader as Sean Terrion (seasons 5–6)
  • Mark Adair-Rios as DDA Kennedy (seasons 5–6)
  • Richard Brooksas Dwight Wise (seasons 5–6)
  • Treva Etienneas Jacques Avril (seasons 5–6)
  • Wilmer Calderonas Detective Daniel Arias (seasons 5–6)
  • Al Vicente as Detective Ray Marcos (seasons 5–6)

Season 6

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Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1101February 6, 2014(2014-02-06)
9February 13, 2015(2015-02-13)
210March 11, 2016(2016-03-11)
310April 21, 2017(2017-04-21)
410April 13, 2018(2018-04-13)
510April 19, 2019(2019-04-19)
610April 16, 2020(2020-04-16)
78June 25, 2021(2021-06-25)

Home media

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In Australia (Region 4), the first four seasons have been released on DVD and distributed by Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Australia Pty Limited.

Home media releases ofBosch,with release dates
DVD title Region 4
Season 1 October 8, 2015[27]
Season 2 July 20, 2016[28]
Season 3 January 10, 2018[29]
Season 4 January 16, 2019[30]
Season 5 TBA
Season 6 TBA
Season 7 TBA

Reception

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Critical response

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OnRotten Tomatoes,the first season has a rating of 83% based on 30 reviews, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The site's critics' consensus reads: "An uneven boilerplate police drama is sharpened by gritty atmosphere, solid acting, and some rousing, suspenseful turns."[31]OnMetacritic,the season has a weighted average score of 71 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[32]

Cory Barker ofTV.comwrote that the series is "rock-solid and generally enjoyable without ever making much of an attempt to push boundaries," and praised Amazon Studios for "producing a show based on a book that somehow reproduces the experience of reading."[33]Neil Genzlinger ofThe New York Timeswrote that the series is part of a long "list of brooding, taciturn small-screen police detectives," yetBosch"proves gripping" due to good "plotting and pacing".[34] Noel Murray ofThe A.V. Clubremarked that "the best thing aboutBoschis how well it captures Connelly's Los Angeles, "while noting that" the series' biggest stumbling block is that it's stubbornly slow-paced ".[35]Brian Lowry ofVarietywrote that "the series has the texture and tone of an old-fashioned detective yarn," but "the transition from page to screen… proves too talky in places and clunky in others".[36]Hank Stuever ofThe Washington Postcalled Welliver's performance "nicely built out of smirks and smolders".[37]Brian Moylan ofThe Guardianpraised the "film noir" feeling of the show and considered it a step aboveNCIS,but he did not like the similarities to many other police shows, calling the series "samey".[38]

On Rotten Tomatoes, season two has an approval rating of 100% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 7.67/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Boschhones its pulpy strengths in a superlative sophomore season, executing its procedural formula with a no-nonsense panache that befits its title character. "[39]On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[40]Season three has an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The critical consensus reads: "Bosch's third season maintains the series' mastery over mystery, deftly interweaving story strands as sprawling as a Los Angeles intersection. "[41]Season four also holds an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The critics' consensus reads: "Boschcontinues its steady thrills in a fourth season that successfully navigates topical controversies. "[42]Seasons five, six and seven hold approval ratings of 100% (based on 6, 11 and 8 reviews respectively).[43][44][45]

Accolades

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List of awards and nominations forBosch
Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2015 67th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Main Title Design Grant Lau, creative director; JJ Gerber, creative producer; Michael Radtke, editor; Rod Basham, flame artist Nominated [46]
42nd Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor on Television Lance Reddick Nominated
42nd Saturn Awards Best New Media Television Series Bosch Nominated
2016 43rd Saturn Awards Best New Media Television Series Bosch Nominated [46]

Spin-offs

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Bosch: Legacy

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Titus Welliver reprised his role as Harry Bosch in theAmazon FreeveeseriesBosch: Legacy.It was ordered by Amazon's advertising-supported streaming service in March 2021. Madison Lintz returns as Harry's daughter, Maddie, and Bosch recurring character defense attorney Honey "Money" Chandler, played by Mimi Rogers, is also a main character. Bosch, now retired from the LAPD, works as an investigator for Chandler, while Maddie joins the LAPD. The series is produced by Welliver, Erik Overmyer, Henrik Bastin, Pieter Jan Brugge and writer Michael Connelly, all of whom producedBosch.[47][48]The series began filming in June 2021 in Los Angeles.[23]

In November 2021, the series's title,Bosch: Legacywas announced.[49]In March 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere on May 6, 2022.[3]In May 2022, the series was renewed for a second season,[50]and in May 2023, it was renewed for a third season.[51]

Other

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On November 15, 2023, another spinoff was announced, centered around Michael Connelly's character Detective Renée Ballard investigating cold cases.[52]On March 21, 2024, it was announced thatMaggie Qhas been cast as Detective Renée Ballard.[53]

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