Bosch: Legacy – What Could Happen If The Ballard Spin-Off Flops?

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Bosch: Legacy - What Could Happen If The Ballard Spin-Off Flops?

Key Takeaways

  • Bosch: Legacy will end in March 2025, and it’ll be followed by the Ballard spin-off.
  • Fans are petitioning to Save Bosch: Legacy, and are questioning Amazon’s decision-making.
  • Uncertainty surrounds Ballard’s future, and there’s a fear it’ll be canceled given recent Amazon’s actions.

As a long-time fan of Harry Bosch and the entire Bosch universe, I can’t help but feel like I’ve been dealt a sucker punch by Amazon. After following Bosch’s adventures for over a decade, I was looking forward to diving deeper into his world with Bosch: Legacy and Ballard. But now, it seems like they’re trying to replace my trusty sidekick with a new character who doesn’t even know the ropes yet.

In March 2025, the last season of “Bosch: Legacy” will stream on Prime Video, and it will be succeeded by a spin-off series centered around detective Renee Ballard. Originally, both “Bosch: Legacy” and the “Ballard” series were intended to run concurrently as Michael Connelly’s television universe grew. However, Amazon announced the cancellation of “Bosch: Legacy” in September 2024, and shortly after, they scrapped plans for a Jerry Edgar spin-off as well. The question arises: If “Ballard” gets canceled following its first season due to low viewership, what might happen next within the Bosch universe?

Harry Bosch is expected to make cameo appearances in the show Ballard, but his solo series seems to be definitively concluded, unless Amazon decides to reverse their decision and renew Bosch: Legacy for another season. The momentum of fan petitions to save Bosch: Legacy is growing, causing quite a stir in Hollywood, so it may be wise for Amazon to take notice and cater to the preferences of its most dedicated audience – the fans. It would certainly be exciting to watch Renee Ballard on our screens next year, but the success of the series remains uncertain, particularly following the cancellation of Bosch: Legacy. Will Amazon provide Ballard with an opportunity to gain a following, or will they abandon it like they have done with numerous other shows?

If Ballard Struggles To Find An Audience, Amazon Will Probably Kill The Bosch-verse Altogether

Bosch: Legacy - What Could Happen If The Ballard Spin-Off Flops?

In early 2023, Amazon unveiled plans for two new spin-offs within the Bosch universe, leaving fans ecstatic. Since the debut of the original Bosch series on Amazon in 2014, it’s been one hit season after another. When Bosch concluded its seven-season run in 2021, fans refused to let go and started a petition to keep the show alive. In response, Amazon introduced Bosch: Legacy on Freevee in 2022, focusing on Harry Bosch’s post-LAPD life as a private investigator. Maddie Bosch and Honey Chandler were promoted to co-lead roles. Fans eagerly anticipated the possibility of a team-up between Bosch, Ballard, and Jerry Edgar, envisioning an expansive universe of crime stories.

It was expected that the series Ballard would initially rely on support from Bosch: Legacy. However, if they believed that Ballard could stand alone without any appearances by Harry Bosch, he wouldn’t have been needed at all. Every new show needs some time to find its footing, and Ballard is no different in this regard. The question remains whether Amazon will allow Ballard the opportunity to grow and attract an audience. This might be doubtful given that they recently canceled a show that had run for ten consecutive seasons.

Bosch: Legacy - What Could Happen If The Ballard Spin-Off Flops?

Save Bosch: Legacy Key Facts

  • A petition to Save Bosch: Legacy can be signed HERE
  • Fans are creating a movement, and it’s getting Hollywood’s attention.
  • Amazon will have to start listening as the voices get louder!

The Fans’ Love For Harry Bosch Feels Like It’s Been Mis-Interpreted As Hate For Ballard But The Issue Is With Amazon

Fans have been enjoying Harry Bosch stories for over a decade and eagerly anticipate more. However, they’re not pleased about the idea of fewer Bosch stories in favor of Bosch: Legacy being replaced by a Ballard spin-off. The announcement of the Ballad spin-off was met with enthusiasm, but this excitement has waned due to the conclusion of Bosch: Legacy. This isn’t a criticism of Ballard, but rather a response to Amazon’s decision. They had promised an expansive universe for fans, and now they seem to be delivering only one show centered around an as-yet unestablished character. It’s like inviting someone over for ten years straight, then telling them that they’ll only drop by occasionally from now on, but here’s someone new instead. Essentially, Amazon needs to consider a crossover between Bosch: Legacy and Ballard to avoid alienating the fans who have been loyal supporters of the series.

Get Off Your A** And Knock On Doors

As a dedicated fan, I can confidently say that Ballard is destined for success given Michael Connelly’s involvement and the majority of the team behind Bosch and Bosch: Legacy. The past decade has seen a consistent stream of exceptional stories within the Bosch-verse, instilling faith in fans that Ballard will meet expectations.

Sign The Petition To Save Bosch: Legacy HERE

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2024-11-06 22:04