This Long Running Crime Show proves Why Bosch: Legacy Should Keep Going

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Key Takeaways

  • Bosch: Legacy is set to end after season 3, introducing a spin-off with Maggie Q’s character.
  • NCIS shows longevity with prequel series and spin-offs, contrasting with Bosch’s cancelation.
  • Bosch: Legacy had the potential for endless storytelling like NCIS, but was abruptly canceled.

As a longtime gamer and avid fan of crime dramas, I can’t help but feel a sense of dismay as I watch yet another promising series meet its untimely end. Bosch: Legacy, a spin-off from the critically acclaimed Bosch franchise, was set to explore new territories with its upcoming season and the introduction of Renee Ballard, played by Maggie Q. The show had the potential to run for years, much like its counterpart NCIS, but sadly, that’s not to be.

The TV series “Bosch: Legacy” is set to conclude after its third season. This next season will premiere on March 2025 across Prime Video, Freevee, and other channels. Notably, Maggie Q’s character Renee Ballard will make her debut in this season before starring in her own spin-off show. Initially, it was thought that “Bosch: Legacy” and the Renee Ballard series would coexist, with potential crossovers between them. However, Amazon Studios has decided to cancel the long-running Bosch series and shelved plans for a Jerry Edgar spin-off. It’s worth mentioning that Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch novels offer ample opportunities for “Bosch: Legacy” to continue indefinitely, as demonstrated by another successful crime series based on similar literature.

The long-running crime show NCIS on CBS continues to thrive after two decades, and a spinoff prequel series is being developed. Meanwhile, Bosch, another crime series that’s been airing for over a decade, is serialized and has a vast collection of books as potential inspiration. Unlike NCIS, however, Bosch: Legacy has been canceled while NCIS keeps getting renewed for more seasons. The reason behind this could be due to various factors such as audience appeal, production costs, or creative decisions.

NCIS Has Been Running For Over 20 Years And Shows No Sign Of Ending With A Prequel Series Recently Launched Alongside Many Other Spin-Offs

The long-running television series NCIS, airing on CBS since 2003 and now in its 22nd season, continues to attract massive audiences, suggesting a formula for success that keeps the show going strong. With an impressive lineup of six spin-offs, the show’s universe offers rich storytelling opportunities. The latest addition to this franchise is NCIS: Origins, which delves into the early career days of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a character iconically portrayed by Mark Harmon in the original series.

It’s puzzling why a well-crafted serial series like Bosch: Legacy doesn’t seem to get the chance to grow and thrive as much as NCIS, given that both shows air on similar networks. Since NCIS is structured around individual cases that are typically wrapped up by the end of each episode, it might be more conducive for wider audience appeal. However, a serialized show like Bosch: Legacy has the potential to grow exponentially if given the opportunity.

The Save Bosch: Legacy Petition, Explained

  • A petition has been launched to Save Bosch: Legacy from cancelation. Fans can sign it HERE
  • Fans want the creative team to get the opportunity to finish the story properly.
  • The petition has over 3,500 sign-ups so far and it’s building momentum.

Bosch: Legacy Could Easily Run For As Long As NCIS With So Many More Stories Left To Tell

The NCIS franchise, much like a finely tuned engine, continues to produce season after season of content, though some episodes may be better than others. Some might wonder at its longevity, but its enduring success should not be dismissed. On the contrary, Michael Connelly’s Bosch universe has been delivering top-notch content for over a decade. Prior to its cancellation, fans widely agreed that it could match the length of shows like NCIS and even surpass them in quality. The storytelling remains strong, and remarkably, viewership numbers have grown. Given this, why not extend the Bosch television universe in a manner similar to NCIS, by creating additional series for the parent show (which, interestingly, is technically a spin-off), and expanding the universe further with shows like Ballard and Jerry Edgar, as well as potential spin-offs featuring other compelling characters?

The Bosch-verse stands out among its peers due to its sustained quality and storytelling depth, much like the MCU in the television realm. Los Angeles, with its vast potential, could have been delved into even further through the Bosch-verse, but unfortunately, it was prematurely truncated.

Everybody Counts, Or Nobody Counts

Michael Connelly and Titus Welliver hold the authority to decide when Harry Bosch should call it a day. The fact that Welliver is set to reprise his role as Bosch in the upcoming series Ballard indicates that the character still has a lot of life left in him. It’s possible that Bosch: Legacy could carry on, creating an engaging duo with Ballard, which fans would undoubtedly appreciate on multiple levels. If not, fans are left wondering about the possibilities of a truly captivating crime multiverse that might have been.

Sign The Petition To Save Bosch: Legacy HERE

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2024-10-21 23:03