Summary

• Renée Ballard debuts in Bosch: Legacy season 3, aiding Harry Bosch in his investigations with her LAPD expertise.
• Based on a real LAPD detective, Renée's troubled past and strong character will add depth to the show's storyline.
• Renée will star in her own spinoff series, where she leads the LAPD's cold case division, collaborating with Harry on challenging cases.

Bosch: Legacy is set to introduce Renée Ballard during its upcoming season 3 finale. Bosch: Legacy, the sequel to the original Bosch, continues Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch's story. While there are some marked similarities between the two shows, Harry is now retired and working as a private investigator in the latter, which has allowed the show to break free from the storylines of its predecessor. It plays more like a sequel than a spinoff and features more personal storylines for Harry, such as his daughter, Madeline "Maddie" Bosch, being kidnapped.

The Bosch franchise has been a massive success for Prime Video. Viewers have connected with the universe because of its compelling characters, personal storylines, and the season-long cases that drive the stories. Harry is a seasoned professional who people turn to when law enforcement turns their back on them, and it will be interesting to find out how Renée Ballard fits with the other Bosch: Legacy characters.

Renée Ballard Is Another Character Created By Bosch Author Michael Connelly

Renée Ballard is based on a real-life LAPD detective

The Bosch franchise wouldn't have been possible without author Michael Connelly, who introduced Harry Bosch. Renée Ballard first appeared in the 2017 novel The Late Show, and has appeared in five since. Renée will also be front and center during The Waiting, set to be release later this year. Her storyline in the novel series is still ongoing. Connelly has crafted a compelling universe on the page that continues to be adapted to the screen. Renée is based on real-life LAPD detective Mitzi Roberts.

Connelly has crafted a compelling universe on the page that continues to be adapted to the screen. Renée is based on real-life LAPD detective Mitzi Roberts.

Renée is an LAPD detective who was raised on the island of Maui. Renée's past is filled with sorrow in the novels. After losing her father following drowning accident in her teenage years, her mother abandoned her, leaving the teenager homeless for almost a year until her grandmother stepped up to take care of her. Despite her trying formative years, Renée started her career as a journalist after excelling at the University of Hawaii. She then switched up her career because she was more interested in solving crimes and was hired by the LAPD.

How Renée Ballard Fits Into Bosch: Legacy Season 3's Story

Renée Ballard is a friend of Harry Bosch

It's unclear how much of what happens to Renée in the novels will make it into Bosch: Legacy, but the franchise has a good track record in bringing characters from the novels over to the series, so there's a high chance there will be more similarities than not. Renée is a popular book character, so bringing her to the TV series is a big deal. Renée debuts in Bosch: Legacy season 3 and helps Harry with the case that kicked off in the Bosch: Legacy season 2 finale.

Bosch: Legacy season 3's story will draw inspiration from the novels Desert Star and The Black Ice and picks up from the shocking cliffhanger ending that sent the investigation into Kurt Dockweiler's murder into high gear as a threatening phone call promised to change everything for Harry and those in his inner circle. He will also investigate the disappearance of a family, which makes him question the limits of justice. With Renée brought in for Bosch: Legacy season 3 episode 10, Harry will likely be struggling to close the case, and she'll use her expertise to help.

Renée Ballard Will Star In Her Own Bosch Spinoff

Harry Bosch will also be in the show

Maggie Q's appearance as Renée Ballard will introduce her before she headlines an untitled spinoff on Prime video. While it will probably have elements of a backdoor pilot to introduce Renée and her conflicts, the third entry in the Bosch franchise has already scored a series order, so it's happening. Renée is tasked with running the LAPD's new cold case division in the new series. A lack of funding means that resources are few and far between, despite having an all-volunteer unit with the biggest caseload in the city.

Renée is tasked with running the LAPD's new cold case division in the new series.

The untitled Bosch spinoff finds Maggie tackling cases that have been frozen in time with the determination to find justice no matter how much time has passed. However, she's forced to turn to Harry for assistance when she uncovers a larger conspiracy that could have severe ramifications on both her unit and her life. It's a compelling storyline, and the exciting part is that Titus Welliver will be along for the ride as Harry. It will be interesting to see how she and Harry work together in the upcoming Bosch: Legacy season 3 finale.

Bosch: Legacy Seasons 1-2 are now streaming on Prime Video.