US EditionWhy Maggie Q Is Keeping Her Hopes in Check for ‘Ballard’ Season 2
LOS ANGELES, JUL 14 – Amazon Prime Video awaits full viewership and retention data before deciding to renew the Bosch spinoff Ballard, which premiered July 9 and quickly topped the platform's most-watched list.
- The TV show Ballard, starring Maggie Q as LAPD detective Renée Ballard, premiered on July 9, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video.
- The series expands the Bosch universe by following Ballard leading a new cold case division amid the backdrop of police corruption and crime.
- Ballard's storyline ends on a cliffhanger involving her arrest for the murder of a detective, leaving potential for a second season under discussion but not confirmed.
- The first season streams all 10 episodes to critical acclaim, holding a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and positive fan reception.
- Despite strong reviews and a writers' room active for Season 2, Maggie Q remains realistic about renewal prospects, emphasizing she is content regardless of the outcome.
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