Amazon’s Shocking Bosch: Legacy Cancellation Sparks Outrage Among Fans!

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Summary

  • Amazon misled fans by claiming Bosch: Legacy wasn’t canceled, but a planned hand-off to the Ballard spin-off.
  • Mitzi Roberts states the spin-off was meant to complement, and not replace Bosch: Legacy, and Amazon needs to respond to this claim.
  • Amazon could not justify canceling Bosch: Legacy due to its popularity, leading to confusion among fans.

The unexpected cancellation of “Bosch: Legacy” in September 2024 left many fans in disbelief, prompting an immediate petition to continue Harry Bosch’s narrative. Amazon dismissed it as a deliberate transition to the upcoming “Ballard” spin-off. However, Mitzi Roberts, who served as inspiration for Renee Ballard, contradicted this so-called “satisfying conclusion” to Bosch: Legacy, and Amazon now faces some tough questions regarding their decision.

According to Mitzi Roberts, the producer of “Ballard,” she had been planning for the spin-off to air concurrently with “Bosch: Legacy,” not as a replacement for it. She has also worked on the Bosch universe in a technical advisory role for quite some time and maintains a close working relationship with Michael Connelly, the creator of Bosch.

Amazon Lied About The Nature Of Bosch: Legacy’s Abrupt End And They Need To Respond To The Fans

As a movie reviewer looking back at 2024, I can’t help but reflect on Amazon’s decision to conclude Bosch: Legacy, a series that Michael Connelly himself deemed a ‘fitting end’ to Harry Bosch’s main story. It seemed like a strategic move to nudge fans towards the upcoming Ballard spin-off, but upon closer inspection, it turned out that Bosch: Legacy was actually canceled, denying the creative team the chance to conclude Harry Bosch’s solo story in a manner befitting his character. This revelation was confirmed by Mitzi Roberts in a post on the Bosch Pit Facebook group.

Apart from expressing our disappointment, there isn’t much more to add. However, I hope you’ll find the Ballard series as captivating as we do. Just as mentioned earlier, the series was intended to enrich, not overshadow, Bosch.

Mitzi Roberts, being an executive producer and writer for the spin-off of Ballard, is privy to what’s happening behind the scenes. Her statements seem to contradict Amazon’s public statement, leaving fans wanting some honest answers about the cancellation of Bosch: Legacy. There appears to be a secret reason for the show’s termination that Amazon doesn’t want its subscribers to know. It’s not uncommon for shows to get canceled, but in this case, Amazon seems unable to explain why they axed Bosch: Legacy, given its popularity. The entertainment industry is struggling at the moment, and it seems that Amazon has also experienced a bursting bubble. They dropped Freevee shortly after cancelling Bosch: Legacy, realizing they were competing against themselves by advertising on Prime Video.

It’s rumored that Amazon wants to attract a younger audience, which might explain the decision to create a Ballard spin-off instead of expanding the Bosch universe further. They had promised Michael Connelly’s expanded crime saga to fans, but now it seems they have reneged on that promise after the cancellation of Bosch: Legacy.

Save Bosch: Legacy Key Facts

  • Sign the petition to Save Bosch: Legacy HERE
  • Spread the word by visiting Bosch: Legacy’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts, and tell other fans about the cancelation, and link to the petition.
  • Post REVIEWS of BOSCH: LEGACY on Prime and IMDB, explaining why you love the show and that you want at least ONE MORE SEASON to finish the story

Bosch: Legacy Season 3 Won’t Be A Fitting End To Harry Bosch’s Main Story And The Ballard Spin-Off Can’t Replace It

Bosch: Legacy Season 3
Starring Titus Welliver, Mimi Rogers, Madison Lintz, Chang, Denise G. Sanchez, Scott Klace, Gregory Scott Cummins, Troy Evans, Orla Brady, Michael Reilly Burke, Andrea Cortes, Dale Dickey, Mark Rolston, Anthony Gonzales, Tommy Martinez and Maggie Q
Based on the books by Michael Connelly
Created by Tom Bernardo, Michael Connelly, and Eric Ellis Overmyer

In the third season of “Bosch: Legacy,” it was planned to set up an expansion for Harry Bosch’s world. Initially, Titus Welliver had a contract for only three episodes in the first season of “Ballard” as he still had numerous cases of his own to resolve within “Bosch: Legacy.” In the spin-off, Harry Bosch and Renee Ballard will be working on the Library of Lost Souls cold cases. Future seasons of “Bosch: Legacy” might have also involved these two characters teaming up. It’s important to note that “Ballard” will be a distinct show from “Bosch: Legacy,” and it won’t serve as its replacement. Fans were content with this arrangement, as Mitzi Roberts explained, ‘it was meant to supplement Bosch, not replace it.’ Now, fans are anticipating a version of Harry Bosch that is different in character, rather than expecting more special appearances from the iconic former LAPD detective in the main story.

As a devoted fan of “Bosch: Legacy”, I was left feeling let down by Amazon’s miscalculation regarding the show’s passionate fanbase. It seemed they hadn’t anticipated the wave of inquiries about the cancellation, underestimating our collective desire to continue the series.

Perhaps it would have been a more palatable decision to conclude “Bosch: Legacy” if they hadn’t previously invested in creating two spin-offs that were meant to complement it. The “Ballard” spin-off has wrapped up production, but the future of the Jerry Edgar spin-off is uncertain now. Amazon had set high expectations for Bosch fans, only to fall short at the most crucial moment.

Sign The Petition To Save Bosch: Legacy HERE

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2025-02-21 17:25