US EditionMaggie Q: 'Ballard' Spotlights Importance of Cold Case Investigations
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 9 – Prime Video’s Ballard highlights sexism and harassment in law enforcement through its Cold Case Division, while Star Trek explores futuristic adventures aboard the USS Enterprise.
- Maggie Q stars as LAPD detective Renée Ballard in the Prime Video series 'Ballard,' which premiered Wednesday with all 10 episodes.
- The series adapts Michael Connelly's bestselling novels and follows Ballard after her demotion to lead an underfunded cold case unit amid departmental sexism and harassment.
- Ballard faces pressure about case priorities while solving complex crimes, including a politician's sister's murder, reflecting challenges women officers encounter.
- Maggie Q expressed regret over the frustrating red tape present in various departments and highlighted how deeply investigators dedicate themselves to their work.
- Despite mixed ratings, the show is praised for strong acting and pacing, highlighting detective dedication and setting up future storylines in the cold case unit.
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Prime Video’s “Bosch” spinoff series is here, and you’ll probably recognize quite a few faces in “Ballard.” But, if you’re struggling to place them, we can help you out. Now streaming, and based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels, “Ballard” centers on Detective Renee Ballard, the fearless new leader of LAPD’s cold case unit. The thing about this unit is, it’s made up entirely of volunteers, and has no money being funneled into it to help. …
Maggie Q brings the heat to cold cases in 'Ballard,' a 'Bosch' spinoff series
The actress known for her action-heavy roles in "Nikita," "Mission Impossible III" and "Designated Survivor" stars in "Ballard" about a LAPD detective based on a popular character in Michael Connelly's best-selling novels
Maggie Q Attends Premiere Screening For New Prime Video Series ‘Ballard’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Maggie Q steps out for an exclusive screening of her upcoming new series Ballard held at NeueHouse on Monday (July 7) in New York City. The 46-year-old actress also took part in a Q&A after the screening, where she was joined by Chris Witherspoon, CEO of Popviewers. In the new series, Maggie reprises her Bosch: Legacy role of Detective Renee Ballard as she “leads the LAPD’s new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city’s most challen…
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