Ballard 2025
“She's the last chance for lost hopes.”
What is Ballard?
Ballard is an American police procedural television series that premiered on July 9, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video. The show was created by Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood, with Michael Connelly credited as co-creator and executive producer.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 10
- First aired
- Jul 9, 2025
- Last aired
- Jul 9, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Prime Video
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 10 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Ballard is an American police procedural television series that premiered on July 9, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video. The show was created by Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood, with Michael Connelly credited as co-creator and executive producer. It is based on the Renée Ballard novel series by Connelly and serves as a spinoff of the television series Bosch and its sequel Bosch: Legacy. The title character, LAPD Detective Renée Ballard, leads a new cold-case division within the department. As she investigates unresolved crimes, Ballard becomes entangled in the pursuit of a serial killer and confronts a police conspiracy. The series stars Maggie Q in the lead role and was made available globally upon its release. It is classified as a suspense drama and has been renewed for multiple seasons.
Should you watch it?
“Detective Renée Ballard navigates a dangerous web of murder and police corruption to find justice.”
- compelling lead character
- high-stakes mystery
- features intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas centered on police investigations and conspiracy plots.
The series contains themes of murder and corruption suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Library of Lost Souls Jul 9, 2025
- E2 Haystacks Jul 9, 2025
- E3 BYOB Jul 9, 2025
- E4 Landmines Jul 9, 2025
- E5 What's Done in the Dark Jul 9, 2025
- E6 Beneath the Surface Jul 9, 2025
- E7 Fork in the Road Jul 9, 2025
- E8 Last Call Jul 9, 2025
- E9 Collateral Jul 9, 2025
- E10 End of the Line Jul 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The series follows Detective Renée Ballard.
What is the main conflict?
Ballard investigates a serial killer while uncovering a police conspiracy.
What year was the series released?
The series was released in 2025.
What does Ballard face during her investigation?
She faces both criminals and colleagues while dealing with her own personal demons.
What is the goal of the investigation?
Ballard aims to bring justice to the victims and their families.