Amazon Freevee Shutdown Tied to Bosch: Legacy Cancellation Mystery Revealed

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Summary

  • Welliver is leading the petition to save Bosch: Legacy after Freevee’s shutdown.
  • Amazon realized they were competing with themselves and it led to the shutdown of Freevee.
  • Amazon’s revenue shift to advertisements signals a shaky future for the streaming industry.

Titus Welliver is currently the main figure advocating for the preservation of “Bosch: Legacy” ahead of its third and final season release on March 27. Previously, Welliver supported the initiative to keep the original “Bosch” series running, which eventually led to the creation of “Bosch: Legacy” on Amazon’s free, ad-supported platform, Freevee. However, the cancellation of “Bosch: Legacy” and the suspension of Freevee suggest a strong correlation between the two events.

The enigma surrounding the cancellation of “Bosch: Legacy” is a conundrum that even Harry Bosch himself might find perplexing, given its impressive viewership and dedicated fan base. The campaign to Save “Bosch: Legacy” is an enormous undertaking by fans, with the movement persisting until Amazon reconsiders and provides a satisfying resolution for the character of Harry Bosch.

One possible explanation for the cancellation could be the shutdown of Amazon Freevee, as it raises suspicions that this decision may have been strategically planned to alter the direction of the streaming service in a calculated manner.

Amazon’s Realization That They Were Competing With Themselves Is Probably Why Freevee Was Shutdown

In 2019, IMDB TV was introduced by Amazon as a trial project, testing the potential of advertisements in their future endeavors. Fast forward to 2022, it was rebranded as Freevee, coinciding with the debut of Bosch: Legacy, a spin-off series that sparked enthusiasm among fans due to its success. This popularity prompted Amazon to continue Bosch’s story further, and they announced two more spin-offs centered around Renee Ballard and Jerry Edgar. The world of Michael Connelly’s Bosch expanded as a result. However, viewers on Freevee had some complaints about the increased ad content, but those with Prime Video subscriptions have grown accustomed to this.

Knock On Doors

It turns out that Amazon decided they no longer required Freevee since they’d introduced ads on Prime Video, and it seemed unnecessary for them to compete against themselves. They presumed fans of the Bosch series would adapt to the transition to the Ballard spin-off, effectively putting an end to the matter. Placing Bosch: Legacy on Freevee made sense because the universe was already familiar, and ad revenue would have been a nice addition. However, this didn’t convince Amazon to fund additional Harry Bosch crime cases. The production costs were escalating due to Michael Connelly’s contract stipulating that both Bosch and Bosch: Legacy should be filmed in Los Angeles, where tax incentives are less favorable compared to other cities. Still, these factors don’t seem sufficient to warrant the abrupt cancellation of Bosch: Legacy without providing the creative team an opportunity to conclude the story properly.

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.

The Streaming Industry Isn’t Sustainable And This Is Why Advertising Has Become Such A Priority For Amazon

It seems that Amazon anticipated issues within the streaming industry around five years ago, given their creation of IMDb TV (now Freevee), which can be seen as a strategic move anticipating the rise of ad-supported content on these platforms. The charm of streaming initially lay in its ad-free experience, mimicking traditional network television’s model. However, with more and more platforms adopting advertising, Amazon and Netflix are starting to blend into the crowd, offering nothing particularly unique. To generate additional revenue, given their subscriber base for shows such as Bosch: Legacy, Amazon is now embracing advertising on its streaming platform.

Amazon adopted a strategy aimed at capturing a younger audience by replacing Bosch: Legacy with the more youthful series Ballard spin-off, potentially leading to dissatisfaction among Bosch’s core subscribers who appreciate Michael Connelly’s authentic police procedurals. This move may backfire on Amazon as Bosch fans might cancel their subscriptions if they perceive a compromise in the depiction of cold case investigators in Ballard. Raising the subscription fee could also result in more cancelations. It’s ironic that Amazon would cancel shows like Bosch: Legacy and express displeasure over fan outrage, but wouldn’t appreciate being cancelled themselves. The streaming industry’s viability has been questionable from the start, and it seems we are now witnessing a self-destructive phase as studios compete for dwindling viewership. However, this issue is rarely discussed within the industry, yet it’s crucial to engage in open dialogue about it. As Mimi Rogers rightly said, ‘Tell Amazon’. The fans are the lifeblood of this industry; they should be listened to!

Sign The Petition To Save Bosch: Legacy Here

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2025-03-14 18:09