Ballard Season 1 Now Streaming On Prime Video – All 10 Episodes Are Available! Season 2 Filming Now!
March 10, 2026,‘Ballard’ Casts Ever Carradine For Season 2, Deadline.com
Carradine will play Lauren Sousa, a devoted mother whose past involvement in an influential spiritual movement continues to shape her present. Resilient and relentless, she’s driven by one goal: protecting her daughter at any cost.
March 9, 2026, Benjamin Bratt Joins ‘Bosch’ Spinoff ‘Ballard’, Deadline.com
Bratt will portray Ryan Ainsley, a former DEA Agent who traded taking down hardened drug dealers for a simpler life as a cowboy tending to his Idaho ranch.
January 22, 2026 – Rosanna Arquette Cast As Renée’s Estranged Mom in Prime Video’s ‘Ballard’ For Season 2 – Deadline.com
“In the Renée Ballard book series by Michael Connelly, Renée’s mom was named Makani. She left her husband and their daughter after his drowning death, which became a pivotal moment in Renée’s life. …While the characters’ names may differ, we understand that Jenny’s story will be similar to Makani’s, with the addition of new details surrounding her life. Jenny is described as a “damaged free spirit” who has always tried to fill a void inside, sources close to production reveal.”
October 6, 2025 – Ballard Officially Renewed By Prime Video For Season 2 -Deadline.com
“Connelly, executive producer and author of the “Ballard” novels, shared, “It’s a great privilege to have my characters brought to life on screen season after season, and it’s thanks to the fans continuing to tune in that we’re able to do so. I’m especially grateful to Maggie Q for embodying Renee so perfectly, honoring the character as we take her into the next stage of her journey.””
Season 2 will use elements from The Waiting (2024).
July 15, 2025, Thank You For Watching!
Thank you for watching! Ballard is the #1 streamed show on Prime Video.
July 9, 2025:
Maggie Q Leads Prime Video’s Superb ‘Bosch’ Spinoff ‘Ballard’: Variety TV Review
Maggie Q brings the heat to cold cases in ‘Ballard,’ a ‘Bosch’ spinoff series: Los Angeles Times
June 10, 2025 – Ballard continues to bring Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels to life, following Detective Renée Ballard (Q) as she leads the LAPD’s new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city’s most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination. As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer’s string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD. With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.
In addition to Q, the series cast includes Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, Ricardo Chavira, Noah Bean, Alain Uy and Hector Hugo.
May 22, 2025: Maggie Q and Michael Connelly explain how Ballard keeps the Bosch legacy alive — and carries it forward, Entertainment Weekly interview
April 16, 2025: A new chapter in the world of Bosch begins with BALLARD. Introducing Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, coming this summer to Prime Video.
July 22, 2024, First Day Of Filming Ballard In Venice Beach
Ballard is filming! With Maggie Q as Renée. I’m super excited! Season 1 will use elements from Desert Star for one of the main storylines, and a bit from The Dark Hours. – MC
August 2024, Casting News:
Renée Ballard Series Adds Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles & Amy Hill, Deadline.com
July 2024, Casting News:
John Carroll Lynch Joins ‘Bosch’ Renée Ballard Spin-Off From Prime Video, TheWrap.com
Courtney Taylor Joins Maggie Q In Amazon’s Renée Ballard Series, Deadline.com
May 9, 2024, First Look At Maggie Q As Renée Ballard In ‘Bosch: Legacy’ Crossover Episode, Deadline.com
“Amazon has confirmed the casting of Maggie Q as star of the upcoming Renée Ballard Bosch spinoff series, which Deadline previously exclusively reported. We’re also getting a first look at Maggie Q and Titus Welliver in sneak peek photos of the Renée Ballard crossover episode in the Bosch: Legacy Season 3 finale.” – Deadline
March 21, 2024 – Maggie Q To Star As Renée Ballard In ‘Bosch’ Spinoff Series For Prime Video, Deadline.com
The untitled series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold-case unit — a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch (Welliver), to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life. Release date information is not available yet.