Bosch’s involvement in the Spinoff show by Renée Ballard addressed by creator Michael Connelly: “completely balancing”

Author Michael Connelly reveals how Harry Bosch will appear in Ballard. Bosch Initially broadcast for seven seasons from 2014 to 2021 and was based on the series of new series of Connelly, which was also an executive producer of the show. When the original show ended, the series led by Titus Welliver on a detective from the Los Angeles police quickly returned almost a year later Bosch: inheritance. With the series of suite in 2025, the next chapter will take place next time Ballard Spinoff, who will staro Welliver by resuming his role.

In an interview ScreenGrant Hermanns, Connelly discusses the challenge of including Bosch in the Maggie Q series. He recognizes that the public will mainly come from fans established from previous programs, but that history belongs to Renée Ballard. Connelly prevents viewers that they may not see Bosch as much as they wish and the spin-off creates a balance between including it and forge a new path. It also highlights their relationship, with the way it is respectful, but they approach situations differently. Discover his comments below:

Yes, it’s quite balanced, because it is Renée’s story, and Maggie Q is the face of this show. But, we also knew that we had this audience with Harry Bosch, and why not do what we can, use it as our ambassador of this new show? I think we use it sparingly.

Perhaps some fans will want to see it more, but it is enough there to see the link between Ballard and Bosch is sometimes a little heavy, but in the end, very respectful. They want to succeed; They simply succeed in different ways. So, that alone is, I think, an interesting relationship to go into the situation as a whole.

What it means for Ballard

The show must find the right balance

Ballard will present Maggie Q as a titular character. Originally appearing in an episode of Bosch: inheritanceThe character will be extended in his own series. Ballard also appeared in seven Connelly novelsWith the most recent being The wait in 2024. With an already established universe and a lot of equipment existing to be drawn, Ballard It could be as entertaining as the old shows.

Ballard Maggie Q will follow as she investigates the cold cases for the LAPD. Its sub-financed unit will sometimes cross the Bosch of Welliver. Although it can be disappointing for certain viewers that Bosch will no longer direct its own series, having it always involved is exciting and continues its history for a decade since it started on television screens. As Connelly points out, Ballard has a different approach to his work that Bosch, should make the show fresh.

Our point of view on Bosch appearing in Ballard

It is important to share a connection with the global universe

As Ballard did not spend much time on Bosch: inheritanceIt will be to the new show to expand your character and create stories that viewers want to continue to watch. Although it already has an integrated audience, the start of a new show is always a difficult battle given the number of series that appear constantly. With Maggie Q already having a base of fans, in particular of Nikita And Designated survivor,, Ballard Should have a good start which will only be reinforced by the appearances of Harry Bosch.

Ballard

Release date

July 9, 2025

Network

Video premium

Directors

Jet Wilkinson

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  Maggie Q

  Detective Renée Ballard

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  Courtney Taylor

  Samira Parker

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  John Carroll Lynch

  Thomas Laffont

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