Ballard

7.1
2025

Detective Renée Ballard plunges into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy that threatens everything she stands for. With her own demons nipping at her heels, Ballard must outwit both criminals and colleagues to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

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Teaser

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Library of Lost Souls

3.7

Ballard reopens a mysterious John Doe case while pursuing justice for a councilman's murdered sister. As she navigates reluctant witnesses, department politics, and her own demons, Ballard and her team uncover buried secrets that suggest corruption within the police force.

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2. Haystacks

3.9

Ballard and Parker investigate housekeeper Yulia Kravetz's murder. Meanwhile, the hunt for the serial killer's latest victim reunites Ballard with retired Detective Harry Bosch.

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3. BYOB

4.1

The 2006 death of fraternity member Nick Thatcher was initially ruled an accident. When a video goes viral accusing the fraternity of murder, Ballard and her team are forced to reopen the case.

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4. Landmines

3.6

Ballard uncovers an LAPD conspiracy with connections to a Mexican cartel. The Pearlman case heats up when clues lead to a dangerous showdown with a potential suspect.

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5. What's Done in the Dark

3.1

When the team uncovers disturbing new information in the Pearlman case, they focus in on a new suspect.

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6. Beneath the Surface

3.5

Ballard's serial killer investigation takes a high-stakes turn. With 72 hours to secure the case before it's transferred to Homicide, the team races to find connections between the victims.

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7. Fork in the Road

3.9

Bosch delivers a shocking lead in the LAPD corruption case. Ballard and team dive into the mysterious murder of a teenager with ties to a local gang.

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8. Last Call

3.9

The Ibarra case turns personal as Martina discovers someone close to her is part of the corrupt LAPD ring. The team races to identify the remaining corrupt officers before time runs out.

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9. Collateral

4.7

A fresh lead turns into a shocking revelation as the team learns their serial killer has been in their grasp the whole time.

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10. End of the Line

4.0

A city-wide manhunt begins for Rawls's shooter. Ballard receives an unexpected update on the LAPD conspiracy case.

Cast

Photo of Maggie Q

Maggie Q

Detective Renée Ballard

Photo of Courtney Taylor

Courtney Taylor

Samira Parker

Photo of John Carroll Lynch

John Carroll Lynch

Thomas Laffont

Photo of Rebecca Field

Rebecca Field

Colleen Hatteras

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Victoria Moroles

Martina Castro

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Reviews

J

jw

6/10

Disappointing.

I wanted to like this. We know Michael Connelly writes good, compelling LA police stories. "Bosch" is proof they can be turned into gripping, thrilling adaptations.

But this fails. It's an OK-ish police drama series, but it is lifeless. The scenes don't work, they lack vitality; and the dialogue doesn't flow, but seems recited. Is it the direction? Cut? Actors? Hard to say, but the result is kind of boring.

Not recommended.

If you want to see the same setup (misfits working complex cold cases) working, go watch "Dept. Q" instead.

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