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Ballard Faces Cold Cases & New Threats
12 Mar
Summary
- Detective Ballard leads an underfunded LAPD cold case division.
- She receives help from retired detective Harry Bosch.
- The new season features actor Linklater as a compelling antagonist.

Prime Video's Bosch spinoff, featuring Detective Renée Ballard played by Maggie Q, is set to explore new challenges in its upcoming season. Ballard is taking the helm of the LAPD's newly established and critically underfunded cold case division. This unit is dedicated to reinvestigating the city's most challenging and long-forgotten crimes.
Assisting Detective Ballard in her difficult mission is the renowned retired detective Harry Bosch, portrayed by Titus Welliver. Together, they navigate personal struggles, professional obstacles, and life-threatening situations to uncover the truth and ensure justice for victims whose cases have slipped through the cracks.
The new season will introduce the character of Chris Alexander, played by Linklater. Alexander is depicted as an ambitious and magnetic individual whose sincerity and intellect are immediately captivating. However, beneath his charismatic facade lies a calculating mind and a strong desire for control, positioning him as a significant antagonist.
The series stars Courtney Taylor, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, and John Carroll Lynch, alongside Maggie Q and Titus Welliver. Previously announced cast members for Season 2 include Benjamin Bratt, Rosanna Arquette, and Ever Carradine.




