Key Takeaways
- Bosch: Legacy was a huge creative and commercial success for Amazon with high viewership.
- Amazon appears to be moving towards a younger demographic at the expense of older viewers.
- Despite being a proven commodity, the reasons behind ending Bosch: Legacy abruptly are unclear.
As a long-time fan of Dad TV and a devoted viewer of Amazon’s offerings, I can’t help but feel a sense of disappointment and bewilderment at the sudden and seemingly abrupt ending of Bosch: Legacy. For years, I’ve looked forward to each new installment of the Bosch universe, finding solace in the familiar faces of Harry Bosch and Jerry Edgar, and the comforting presence of Michael Connelly’s storytelling.
In March 2025, the last season of “Bosch: Legacy” will begin streaming on Freevee, an offshoot of Prime Video. This news comes as quite a shock to many devoted fans who were anticipating more episodes, given that the storyline was set to broaden with the Renee Ballard spin-off. Both “Bosch” and its continuation series have been impressive hits for Amazon, making the choice to bring them to an end a perplexing one that has left fans worldwide bewildered.
In a time when outdated reality shows and subpar procedurals continue to dominate, it’s puzzling why Amazon is cancelling so many critically acclaimed and financially successful shows. The Bosch universe was poised for growth with not one, but two spin-offs, yet the Jerry Edgar spin-off has unexpectedly been cancelled just weeks following the confirmation that Bosch: Legacy will conclude after its third season. Leaving fans bewildered and questioning the decision-making process, a petition has been started to give power back to the audience to ‘Save Bosch: Legacy’. The tide is turning, and this movement for change will be broadcast on screens everywhere!
It Makes No Sense To End Bosch: Legacy When It Continues To Be A Huge Creative And Commercial Success For Amazon
| 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 |
The phrase “Money talks” is often used to explain seemingly illogical business decisions, such as the cancellation of Bosch: Legacy. However, this situation is quite puzzling because the first season of the spin-off series garnered more total viewers in just 28 days than any previous season of the original show did within the same time frame in the U.S. alone. Additionally, the quality of the show remained consistent, suggesting that Bosch: Legacy could have been a financial and creative goldmine for Amazon. The second season was even more successful, with Amazon renewing it for season 3 before its release, indicating their faith in the series about Bosch’s post-LAPD career. This decision seems contradictory to common business sense.
It seems like Amazon is focusing more on appealing to a younger audience, yet they might be overlooking the significance of older viewers who crave complex, mature narratives. Intriguingly, Bosch: Legacy outperformed Loki in ratings for a week, indicating that this demographic should not be disregarded. The upcoming series Ballard offers an interesting perspective when compared to the ending of Bosch: Legacy. Amazon appears to be shifting towards casting younger actors for Ballard’s cold case unit, but the original concept was to have retired detectives working there instead.
In an article in Rolling Stone, they referred to Bosch: Legacy as:
A reassuring example of Dad TV executed at a very high level.
This question is restated as: Is Amazon shifting its focus in television production towards programs that appeal less to an older audience? In other words, it seems like a change of heart or sensibility rather than a calculated business decision, with shows targeted towards adults over 40 being given lower priority.
Bosch: Legacy Key Facts
- 100% Critics Score on Rotten Tomatoes
- Has a Bigger Viewership Than The Original Bosch Series
- Bosch: Legacy was renewed for Season 3 ahead of the Season 2 premiere.
Bosch: Legacy Was Clearly A Proven Commodity For The Ballard And Jerry Edgar Spin-Offs To Get The Go Ahead, So What Has Changed?
The existence of Ballard, the new series, can be attributed to Bosch: Legacy being such a successful and popular show. Amazon, apparently, deemed it fit for further development, or ‘universe building’. However, it’s unclear what specific factors led to this decision. While a desire to attract a younger audience could have played a role in the end of Bosch: Legacy, there may be other elements at play as well.
According to Vernon Sanders, the Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios, he made this announcement regarding the conclusion of “Bosch: Legacy”:
Over the past decade, Bosch and Bosch: Legacy have stood as cornerstones within Prime Video, Freevee, and Amazon MGM Studios’ lineup. These shows exemplify the lasting influence of Michael Connelly’s storytelling universe, crafted especially for fans. We take great pride in the influence these series have had, and we eagerly anticipate more captivating tales from Michael, Titus, Henrik, and their creative team as they continue to explore the Bosch universe through the final season of Bosch: Legacy, our new Ballard series, and future projects.
So, maybe the real question is this: If Bosch: Legacy is such a proven commodity that the execs praised it so much for its 10-year run, why is it ending so abruptly? It was supposedly so well respected, but they didn’t feel the need to give it a proper conclusion. The end of Bosch: Legacy wasn’t a creative decision, as Titus Welliver confirmed in an appearance on the YouTube channel, ‘The Sackhoff Show’ that he was expecting to go back for season 4. The creative team behind Bosch: Legacy clearly wrote season 3 with a follow-up in mind. So, all that ‘respect’ Amazon supposedly has for the Bosch-verse has resulted in a disjointed ‘ending’, and a complete cancelation of the planned extended Bosch television universe. All shows come to an end at some point, and sure, Bosch: Legacy isn’t immune to this, but why is it ending THIS way?
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2024-10-12 17:03