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Bosch Franchise Expands: Prequel & Sequel Now Running
5 Jun
Summary
- Bosch franchise is unique in having both prequel and sequel series.
- New prequel Bosch: Start of Watch explores early years on the force.
- Ballard, a cold case spinoff, also features original show characters.
The Bosch franchise, a major success for Prime Video, is uniquely expanding in both chronological directions with new series. The original show, Bosch, concluded in 2021 after seven seasons, but its popularity paved the way for the sequel Bosch: Legacy.
Furthering its reach, the franchise is now developing Bosch: Start of Watch, a prequel series chronicling the early years of Detective Harry Bosch on the police force. This is being developed alongside Ballard, a new spinoff focusing on a cold case detective and featuring familiar characters from the original series.
This simultaneous development of a prequel and a sequel positions the Bosch universe in uncharted territory for cop show franchises. Unlike other long-running series that have spawned spinoffs, Bosch is now exploring its canon both backward and forward in time.
This strategic expansion allows Prime Video to leverage the established success of Bosch while offering fans a complete narrative arc. The franchise's ability to sustain multiple shows at different points in its timeline suggests a robust and enduring presence in the crime drama genre.
