Amazon’s Shocking Move: Did They Ditch Bosch: Legacy’s Loyal Cast for Cash?

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Summary

  • Troy Evans claims Amazon launched Bosch: Legacy to break contracts of loyal cast and crew.
  • Amazon may have misled the cast and crew about the future of Bosch: Legacy to save money.
  • Amazon’s conduct with Bosch: Legacy cancelation shows a pattern of using shows as part of a succession plan to save money.

At long last, the final season of “Bosch: Legacy” has arrived, with the first four episodes premiering simultaneously on Amazon Prime Video this week. This is a mixed emotion for fans of Harry Bosch, as they were disappointed when Amazon decided to cancel the series six months ago. The efforts to save “Bosch: Legacy” have sparked debates about Amazon’s actions regarding the cancellation, and now, a significant new allegation concerning the cast and crew contracts on the show has surfaced that could potentially shake everything up.

Last week, Troy Evans opened up in a detailed conversation with Game Rant about his experiences working on Bosch and Bosch: Legacy under Amazon. Instead of holding back, he was frank about the treatment received by the cast and crew at Amazon. While his recent explicit criticism towards Amazon may have stirred some controversy, it wasn’t a baseless attack. With over 50 years in Hollywood, Evans has immense respect for those involved in creating captivating stories, and he doesn’t hesitate to speak out against unacceptable behavior from companies like Amazon.

Evans Claims Amazon Launched Bosch: Legacy So They Could Break The Contracts Of Loyal Cast And Crew

Initially, Amazon’s minimal promotion for the series “Bosch: Legacy” piqued the interest of long-time fan favorite Troy Evans, who has portrayed Detective Barrel Johnson since the show’s debut in 2014. His brief, strong expression of displeasure echoed with fans, who were disappointed when Amazon canceled “Bosch: Legacy” in September 2014 without providing a clear reason. The cancellation of “Bosch: Legacy” is one of the most peculiar instances in television history, and some of Amazon’s actions could have far-reaching implications for the Hollywood industry for many years. It seems that Amazon introduced advertisements to their platform through Freevee, and it looks like they leveraged the popularity of the Bosch universe to kickstart this new service. For those unaware of the behind-the-scenes events, the transition from “Bosch” to “Bosch: Legacy” may not have seemed suspicious in any way, but Troy Evans expresses a very different perspective on it:

Due to their long-term work on the series spanning six to seven years, which led to a slight increase in profits, many crew members were let go as they transitioned the show from being under a union contract to becoming “Bosch: Legacy.” This change allowed Amazon to save costs, despite the fact that these individuals had been faithful for seven years. However, Harry Bosch, the character, could still retire without affecting the series, except now he operates as a private detective instead. This transition from “Bosch” to “Bosch: Legacy” essentially displaced those long-term crew members.

Save Bosch: Legacy Key Facts

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Bosch: Legacy Could Have Carried On As The Original Series, But It Looks Like Amazon Were Trying To Save Money

In a spin-off like Bosch: Legacy, there’s usually a shift in focus to secondary characters. But in this case, Harry Bosch is still the main character, with Maddie Bosch and Honey Chandler promoted to co-leads. Troy Evans suggested that Legacy could have been the original Bosch series without Harry Bosch being in the LAPD anymore. It seems Amazon opted to restructure their cast and crew, possibly for cost-saving reasons, which might be seen as questionable or even scandalous. So, one can wonder, what strategies did Amazon employ when they decided to end Bosch: Legacy and introduce the Ballard spin-off?

Individuals engaged with “Bosch: Legacy” were unaware of its termination. They believed that there would be additional episodes in the “Legacy” series, and that the Connelly universe would keep growing.

If Amazon secretly planned the termination of Bosch: Legacy’s cast and crew amidst Hollywood’s strike chaos, only to restructure pay scales for the Ballard spin-off, it would be highly questionable and shocking. It is essential to verify this allegation, but Troy Evans’ remarks suggest that something might not have been as straightforward as it seemed.

When I did go to the Ballard set, I didn’t know anybody there.

It seems Amazon is following a questionable strategy with their Bosch-verse shows. Rather than growing the universe Michael Connelly created through both Bosch: Legacy and the Ballard spin-off, they appear to be using each show as a stepping stone for cost-cutting measures. Specifically, by firing cast and crew members from previous shows and replacing them with cheaper labor, Amazon seems to be systematically dismantling the Bosch-verse. If Ballard becomes too expensive to maintain, they may cancel it in a manner similar to what happened with Bosch: Legacy. Then, they might either conclude the entire Bosch-verse or revive the axed Jerry Edgar spin-off, creating a cycle of cancellation, cover-up, and public relations spins.

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2025-03-28 23:54