Bosch Ending SHOCK: Connelly Didn’t Want This?!

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Summary

  • Bosch: Legacy ending was unsatisfying for fans as Harry Bosch passes the baton to Renee Ballard.
  • Gregory Scott Cummins claims it wasn’t Michael Connelly who wanted Bosch: Legacy to end.
  • Amazon’s influence may have forced Michael Connelly to end Bosch: Legacy, disappointing fans.

The conclusion of “Bosch: Legacy” left many devoted viewers feeling unsatisfied, as Harry Bosch was compelled to pass the responsibility to Renee Ballard in the last episode. The upcoming “Renee Ballard” series is slated for summer broadcast on Prime Video, with Titus Welliver appearing in three guest roles. Michael Connelly, the creator of Bosch, will serve as an executive producer on the spin-off, but fans’ excitement about Renee Ballard’s TV debut is tempered by the conclusion of Harry Bosch’s standalone tales. In an interview with Game Rant, Gregory Scott Cummins stated that it wasn’t Michael Connelly who opted to end “Bosch: Legacy,” but rather, was it really his decision to make?

Michael Connelly had previously declared that ‘Bosch: Legacy’ was coming to an end in September 2024, but Mitzi Roberts, another writer and executive producer on the upcoming spin-off, revealed that everyone involved felt quite disappointed at the conclusion of ‘Legacy’. Given that Connelly has devoted his entire career to Harry Bosch, it’s evident he wasn’t pleased with how things unfolded, but unfortunately, his options were limited due to Amazon holding the rights.

Michael Connelly Clearly Didn’t Instigate The End Of Bosch: Legacy But Amazon Put Him In A Very Difficult Position

It appeared as though Michael Connely made the call to conclude Bosch: Legacy, as he announced the final season in September 2024 through a statement he issued.

Excitedly sharing that the upcoming third season of “Bosch: Legacy” is set to debut on Prime Video in March! In my opinion, this might just be our finest season so far. What’s more, it marks the conclusion of a remarkable 10-season journey, wrapping things up in a satisfying finale.

Why was Michael Connelly content with a satisfying conclusion for Bosch: Legacy, despite Titus Welliver having recorded an episode for The Sackhoff Show podcast and hinting at returning for season 4 of Bosch: Legacy? This seems to be a contradiction as Connelly and the team didn’t appear to be truly happy with the show’s end, as Mitzi Roberts expressed in a heartfelt post on The Bosch Pit Facebook group.

Apart from expressing our disappointment with the recent decision, I hope you’ll find the Ballard series equally enjoyable. Just as you pointed out, it was designed to complement Bosch, not to take its place.

In the interview with Game Rant, Gregory Scott Cummins implied that Michael Connelly might have been compelled to make such a cheerful statement due to external pressures, and it appears Amazon could be the likely culprit.

It was apparent that the move to Ballard, aimed at attracting a younger demographic by Amazon, was not successful in drawing in more youthful audiences for Bosch: Legacy, as it seemed unlikely that this series was appealing to Michael Connelly or Fabric Entertainment’s target age group.

If Amazon had persuaded Michael Connelly to make the first statement, what other actions might they be able to persuade him to take?

Save Bosch: Legacy Key Points

  • 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.

Connelly Might Have Been Forced Into Sacrificing Bosch: Legacy To Make Way For The Ballard Spin-Off

In 2014, when Michael Connelly arranged a deal with Amazon for the creation of the original Bosch TV series, the streaming world was in a different phase. The golden era of television was in full swing, and Eric Overmyer and Michael Connelly were granted creative autonomy to mold Harry Bosch’s television journey without any external influence.

Fast-forward 11 years, and there have been significant shifts at Amazon, and it seems that the creatives aren’t being afforded the same level of freedom as they once were when shaping the Bosch universe. For instance, Amazon recently canceled Bosch: Legacy without prior notice to the team. One may wonder why Michael Connelly isn’t exerting his influence over Amazon like he did in 2014 when they wanted to film the original Bosch series outside of Los Angeles. Perhaps he couldn’t, as that would have jeopardized the involvement of the character, Ballard.

Legacy, against what Michael Connelly might have preferred. Troy Evans stated that when Amazon decided to end Bosch, they removed everyone involved, even creating Bosch: Legacy and a Jerry Edgar spin-off unnecessarily. If Connelly disagreed with the new direction for the Bosch universe, it seems Amazon would find a way to compensate him, effectively sidelining both Bosch: Legacy and the Jerry Edgar series. Jeff Bezos’ alleged actions towards Barbara Broccoli from the James Bond franchise suggest that if someone challenges Amazon’s decisions, they face severe consequences. This indicates that Amazon might not care about Michael Connelly’s contributions to their streaming service; instead, they view people as mere commodities in the pursuit of business success.

Sign The Petition To Save Bosch: Legacy

If supporters choose to sign a petition to preserve “Bosch: Legacy”, let it be in honor of Eric Overmyer, Michael Connelly, Titus Welliver, Denise G. Sanchez, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Madison Lintz, Stephen A. Chang, Mimi ‘Tell Amazon’ Rogers, Troy Evans, Gregory Scott ‘Mr Good-Looking’ Cummins, and the entire dedicated team who lost their jobs when Amazon chose to terminate the show. Furthermore, do it for Los Angeles – a city that plays a significant role in the Bosch universe. Once a thriving epicenter of Hollywood, Los Angeles now teeters on the brink of decline. The streaming industry is faltering, and companies like Amazon are contributing to its downfall. Don’t ignore Harry Bosch’s warnings. This new content strategy is alarming, and future generations may miss out on immersive television experiences. Let’s dig deep and find a solution!

Sign The Petition To Save Bosch: Legacy HERE

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2025-05-02 22:15