Key Takeaways
- Fans are rallying to save Bosch: Legacy as Harry Bosch’s solo stories come to an end.
- The Ballard spin-off won’t be a joint show with Bosch, despite the books featuring them as co-leads.
- Harry Bosch still has more stories left, and a recurring role in Ballard won’t do justice to his character arc.
As a dedicated fan of Harry Bosch since his debut on the small screen back in 2014, I find myself deeply concerned about the current state of affairs regarding my beloved character. Over the years, Bosch has become more than just a detective to me; he’s a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration. His stories have captivated me, made me laugh, and even brought tears to my eyes.
Fans are making every effort to prolong “Bosch: Legacy”, as they were informed that season 3 would be the final chapter for Harry Bosch’s solo adventures. The fan-led campaign is picking up steam, and Amazon’s misleading public relations tactics are being unmasked. It seems like Harry Bosch may not entirely disappear from our screens, since he’ll have a recurring role in the Ballard spin-off series; however, fans are uncertain if this will be sufficient to preserve the character’s iconic status in the long term.
Initially, Ballard was designed as a spin-off series to Bosch: Legacy, aiming to further develop Michael Connelly’s crime world. However, the announcement that the original show, Bosch: Legacy, was ending before the premiere of Ballard came as a surprise. Amazon’s statement about more content from the franchise seemed misleading in light of this abrupt cancellation. They later put on hold plans for a Jerry Edgar spin-off, further confirming this. Instead of having Harry Bosch appear repeatedly in the Bosch-verse, it seems there are numerous untold solo stories that could be explored with the former LAPD detective turned private investigator who has been off the force for over a decade.
The Books Renee Ballard Appears In Are Joint Adventures With Harry Bosch With The Exception Of One
Prior to the announcement of season 3 for Bosch: Legacy, it seemed a bit unusual that Harry Bosch was limited to just three episodes in the first season of Ballard, given that the story it’s based on, Desert Star, is a joint Bosch/Ballard tale. Fans, however, saw this as an added treat to have more Bosch appearances alongside his main narrative in Bosch: Legacy. But with the cancellation of the main show, it now appears quite peculiar that Amazon is giving less focus to the central character, and essentially handing over the spotlight to Renee Ballard, who has only ever been the sole protagonist in one book within Michael Connelly’s series.
Renee Ballard made her sole solo appearance in Michael Connelly’s 2017 book, “The Late Show.” Following this, she appeared alongside Harry Bosch for five books. However, it is important to note that these subsequent books were not merely Renee Ballard stories with Bosch providing assistance; instead, both characters shared equal roles as co-leads in each story. This brings up the following questions: Why does Bosch have a minor role in the Ballard series? And why is his primary narrative seemingly being set aside, leaving many more stories untold?
Renee Ballard and Harry Bosch’s Joint Book Appearances
- Dark Sacred Night (2018)
- The Night Fire (2019)
- The Dark Hours (2021)
- Desert Star (2022)
- The Waiting (2024)
Harry Bosch Still Has A Lot Of Stories Left In Him And A Recurring Role In Ballard Won’t Be Enough To Do Justice To His Character Arc
| Ballard Season 1 | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Maggie Q, Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, Ricardo Chavira, Noah Bean, Alain Uy, Hector Hugo and Titus Welliver |
| Based on the books by | Michael Connelly |
| Directed by | Jet Wilkinson |
Harry Bosch is an extraordinary television character whose stories grow more intriguing as the show unfolds. Since he transitioned from Michael Connelly’s books to Prime Video in 2014, through the original Bosch series, viewers have remained enthralled by his detective abilities. Over a ten-year span, Bosch continues to demonstrate his resilience, with Connelly still incorporating the character into his book series even though he appears retired but as tough as ever, working alongside Renee Ballard on cold cases.
The Save Bosch: Legacy Petition Is Gaining Momentum
- A petition to Save Bosch: Legacy was launched in September 2024. Fans can sign it HERE
- Fans want more solo adventures featuring Harry Bosch.
- The petition has over 3,700 signatures so far.
If Connelly continues to co-feature Bosch and Ballard in his novels, it seems that Bosch’s role in the Ballard TV series will remain as occasional guest appearances rather than a main character. This limited appearance might not suffice to fully develop the character as intended by Connelly. For instance, his three episodes in the Ballard series, along with his cameo at the end of Bosch: Legacy, may not do justice to the storyline of “Desert Star,” the book it’s based on. Moreover, if future seasons plan to adapt Connelly’s joint Bosch/Ballard adventures, these sporadic appearances of Harry Bosch won’t be enough. Additionally, with the cancellation of Bosch: Legacy after one season, several plot points remain unresolved, and it appears that creative plans have been made for at least another season. As a result, over a decade of meticulous planning to expand the television universe seems to have resulted in Harry Bosch being reduced to brief guest roles. In such circumstances, characters who appear in only three episodes don’t get much depth or attention, leaving the main investigative work to Renee Ballard instead of sharing it with Harry Bosch as initially conceived.
Sign The Petition To Save Bosch: Legacy HERE
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2024-10-23 19:03