Bosch (TV series) explained

Developer:Eric Overmyer
Opentheme:"Can't Let Go" by Caught a Ghost
Music:Jesse Voccia
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:7
Num Episodes:68
List Episodes:List of Bosch episodes
Cinematography:Eric Alan Edwards
Runtime:39–80 minutes
Network:Amazon Prime Video

Bosch is an American police procedural television series produced by Amazon Studios and Fabrik Entertainment starring Titus Welliver as Los Angeles Police Department detective Harry Bosch. The show was developed for Amazon by Eric Overmyer,[1] and the first season takes its inspiration from the Michael Connelly novels City of Bones (2002), Echo Park (2006), and The Concrete Blonde (1994). It was one of two drama pilots that Amazon streamed online in early 2014 (together with The After), and viewers offered their opinions on it before the studio decided whether to place a series order.[2] The seventh and final season was released on June 25, 2021.

Two spin-off sequel series have been announced. , described by Welliver as "essentially Bosch season 8", premiered on May 6, 2022 on Amazon Freevee, and has been renewed for a second and third season, the former of which premiered on October 20, 2023. The second spinoff follows Detective Renée Ballard, who Connelly introduced in the 2017 novel The Late Show.

Plot

See main article: List of Bosch episodes.

Season 1

The first season follows LAPD detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) as he investigates two cases: the murder of a 12-year-old boy whose bones were found in the Hollywood Hills. Bosch is also on trial for shooting a suspect in self-defense, and faces a civil lawsuit from the suspect's widow. As Bosch pursues the truth in both cases, he crosses paths with Raynard Waits (Jason Gedrick), a serial killer who claims to be the boy's killer and has a personal interest in Bosch. Bosch must deal with the challenges of his job, his past, and his personal life, while trying to bring justice to the victims.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Season 2

Six months after the events in Season 1, Bosch returns from a suspension. He investigates the murder of a Hollywood producer who appears to have mob connections. His investigation of the producer sends him to Las Vegas, where he also finds out that all is not well with his teenage daughter and ex-wife. Bosch's investigation almost threatens the life of his family as he is also brought into another case that leads to a ring of dirty cops. New evidence appears on the death of his mother, which causes him to investigate the circumstances leading to her murder.

Season 3

Sixteen months later. Bosch is haunted with new leads to pursue on his mother's murder case. The season opens with a graffiti-tagging street urchin being in the vicinity where a homeless veteran, Billy Meadows, is murdered. Bosch also finds himself a suspect in the murder of Ed Gunn (a person who fits the MO of his mother's killer), doggedly pursued by veteran Detective Jimmy Robertson. Concurrently, Bosch is monitoring an ongoing criminal trial involving a powerful Hollywood movie mogul who is under house arrest. Under the director's employ is a former 20+ year police detective who proves to be a meddlesome and worthy adversary against Bosch and LAPD. Also, Bosch's personal life takes on new challenges with his daughter, Maddie, living in LA with him, along with a budding romantic relationship with the deputy DA. Adding to the complexity is the introduction of a serial murderer known as the Koreatown Killer (KTK).

Season 4

Three months later. Civil rights attorney Howard Elias is representing a black man who is accusing LAPD of police brutality, but Elias is murdered. Elias had a history of representing citizens who sue the LAPD, and the case produces racial strife in LA and elevated tension between the LAPD and citizens. Police Chief Irving assigns Bosch to head the task force to get to the bottom of the Elias murder and assigns a pair of IA investigators to watch Bosch's team, which includes Edgar, Robertson, and Robertson's detective trainee. Bosch's ex-wife is pursuing a gang of Chinese nationals, one of whom is under an FBI investigation. The investigation leads to her being murdered in a drive-by shooting seconds after lunch with Harry. Bosch gains a vital clue into his mother's murder after the long-retired detective of his mother's case is killed.

Season 5

Fifteen months later. A murder conviction is brought into question from an old case Bosch worked, possibly affecting other past convictions and endangering his career. An embittered former girlfriend accuses Bosch of planting evidence and believes a claim of new DNA evidence purporting to tie another criminal to the crime. Bosch hires former foe Honey ("Money") Chandler to defend him against charges of planting evidence. Bosch and Jerry are investigating the murder of a pharmacist who has, through his son, been involved in dispensing opiates. During their investigation they determine there is a significant opiate dealing network, possibly controlled by Russian and Armenian gangsters. Bosch goes undercover to learn more about their organization.

Maddie Bosch works as an intern in the LA DA's office. A young attorney mentions a case against her father. Maddie observes bad intent from the CIU investigator, Bosch's former girlfriend, and relays her suspicions to her dad.

Chief Irving is frustrated by Bosch's lack of communication about the murder, the old case with newly discovered evidence and his undercover work. Lt. Billets covers nicely for Bosch, risking her own position. Irving is approached by Mayor Vargas's political consultant with the news that he could be a serious contender in the next mayoral election.

Season 6

Eleven months later. After a medical physicist is executed and the deadly radioactive material he had with him goes missing, Detective Harry Bosch finds himself at the center of a complex murder case, a messy federal investigation, and a possibly catastrophic threat to Los Angeles—the city he has pledged to serve and protect.

Season 7

Four months later, New Year's Eve 12/31/19. When a ten-year-old girl dies in an arson fire, Detective Harry Bosch risks everything to bring her killer to justice despite opposition from powerful forces. Detective Jerry Edgar falls apart as he grapples with the consequences of shooting Jacques Avril. Maddie assists Honey Chandler on a high-profile case that draws Bosch in and puts them in the crosshairs of dangerous criminals.

Production

Amazon Studios announced on October 31, 2013, that Bosch had been given the green light for production. The hour-long pilot stars Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch, and co-stars Annie Wersching, Amy Aquino, and Jamie Hector. Henrik Bastin of Fabrik Entertainment was the producer, and Jim McKay directed.[8]

According to Connelly, "a fair [number] of changes" were made "to the world of Harry Bosch" "in making the shift from page to screen."[9] In the television series set in 2013, Harry "is 47 years old and a veteran of the first Gulf War in 1991," when he was a member of a Special Forces team clearing tunnels. In the books, Harry was born in 1950, and his tunnel-rat expertise was gained in the Vietnam War. Television Bosch "has now been a police officer for twenty years, with a one-year exception when he re-upped with the Army after 9/11, as many LAPD officers did. He came back to the force after serving in Afghanistan and again encountering tunnel warfare." Book Bosch too was an experienced police detective, but his break from the force came from an Internal Affairs investigation. The show prominently features Bosch' 14-year old daughter named "Maddie" (Madeline).

On November 4, 2013, the 13-day shoot began in Los Angeles, while Connelly kept a daily set journal.[10]

The pilot premiered on Amazon Prime in February 2014, allowing customers to vote to decide whether or not more episodes should be made.[11] In March 2014, Amazon announced that they had commissioned Bosch for a full series.[12]

All ten episodes of the first season of Bosch were released for viewing on Amazon Video on February 13, 2015.[13] Portions of the first episode were changed from the pilot. This included reverting the name of the civil rights attorney character from the pilot (where Amy Price-Francis played Sunny Chandler) back to the book name Honey Chandler and recasting the role to Mimi Rogers, and the addition of a scene in which Bosch testifies in court and is questioned about his background by Chandler.

On March 18, 2015, Bosch was renewed for a second season.[14] On July 16, the series was nominated for the Outstanding Main Title Design award at the 67th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, along with Manhattan, , Daredevil, Halt and Catch Fire, and Olive Kitteridge; the award was won by Manhattan.[15]

On April 1, 2016, Bosch was renewed for a third season.[16] [17] On October 16, 2016, Bosch was renewed for a fourth season.[18] On February 13, 2018, Bosch was renewed for a fifth season.[19] On November 14, 2018, Bosch was renewed for a sixth season.[20]

On February 13, 2020, the series was renewed for a seventh and final season.[21] The filming for the final season began in September 2020, before wrapping up in January 2021.[22]

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Episodes

See main article: List of Bosch episodes.

Home media

In Australia (Region 4), the first four seasons have been released on DVD and distributed by Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Australia Pty Limited.

DVD title!scope="col"
Region 4
Season 1October 8, 2015[26]
Season 2July 20, 2016[27]
Season 3January 10, 2018[28]
Season 4January 16, 2019[29]
Season 5TBA
Season 6TBA
Season 7TBA

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has a rating of 83% based on 30 reviews, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The site's critics' consensus reads: "An uneven boilerplate police drama is sharpened by gritty atmosphere, solid acting, and some rousing, suspenseful turns."[30] On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 71 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[31]

Cory Barker of TV.com wrote that the series is "rock-solid and generally enjoyable without ever making much of an attempt to push boundaries," and praised Amazon Studios for "producing a show based on a book that somehow reproduces the experience of reading."[32] Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times wrote that the series is part of a long "list of brooding, taciturn small-screen police detectives," yet Bosch "proves gripping" due to good "plotting and pacing".[33] Noel Murray of The A.V. Club remarked that "the best thing about Bosch is how well it captures Connelly's Los Angeles," while noting that "the series' biggest stumbling block is that it's stubbornly slow-paced".[34] Brian Lowry of Variety wrote that "the series has the texture and tone of an old-fashioned detective yarn," but "the transition from page to screen… proves too talky in places and clunky in others".[35] Hank Stuever of The Washington Post called Welliver's performance "nicely built out of smirks and smolders".[36] Brian Moylan of The Guardian praised the "film noir" feeling of the show and considered it a step above NCIS, but he did not like the similarities to many other police shows, calling the series "samey".[37]

On Rotten Tomatoes, season two has an approval rating of 100% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 7.67/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Bosch hones its pulpy strengths in a superlative sophomore season, executing its procedural formula with a no-nonsense panache that befits its title character."[38] On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[39] Season three has an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The critical consensus reads: "Boschs third season maintains the series' mastery over mystery, deftly interweaving story strands as sprawling as a Los Angeles intersection."[40] Season four also holds an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The critics' consensus reads: "Bosch continues its steady thrills in a fourth season that successfully navigates topical controversies."[41] Seasons five, six and seven hold approval ratings of 100% (based on 6, 11 and 8 reviews respectively).[42] [43] [44]

Accolades

List of awards and nominations for Bosch
YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)Result
201567th Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Main Title DesignGrant Lau, creative director; JJ Gerber, creative producer; Michael Radtke, editor; Rod Basham, flame artistGrant Lau, creative director; JJ Gerber, creative producer; Michael Radtke, editor; Rod Basham, flame artist[45]
42nd Saturn AwardsBest Supporting Actor on TelevisionLance Reddick
42nd Saturn AwardsBest New Media Television SeriesBosch
201643rd Saturn AwardsBest New Media Television SeriesBosch

Spin-offs

Bosch: Legacy

Titus Welliver reprised his role as Harry Bosch in the Amazon Freevee series . It was ordered by Amazon's advertising-supported streaming service in March 2021. Madison Lintz returns as Harry's daughter, Maddie, and Bosch recurring character defense attorney Honey "Money" Chandler, played by Mimi Rogers, is also a main character. Bosch, now retired from the LAPD, works as an investigator for Chandler, while Maddie joins the LAPD. The series is produced by Welliver, Erik Overmyer, Henrik Bastin, Pieter Jan Brugge and writer Michael Connelly, all of whom produced Bosch.[46] [47] The series began filming in June 2021 in Los Angeles.

In November 2021, the series's title, Bosch: Legacy was announced.[48] In March 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere on May 6, 2022.[49] In May 2022, the series was renewed for a second season,[50] and in May 2023, it was renewed for a third season.[51]

Other

On November 15, 2023, another spinoff was announced, centered around Michael Connelly's character Detective Renée Ballard investigating cold cases.[52] On March 21, 2024, it was announced that Maggie Q has been cast as Detective Renée Ballard. [53]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Patten. Dominic. Amazon Renews 'Bosch' for Second Season. Deadline Hollywood. March 18, 2015. Penske Business Media, LLC. March 22, 2015.
  2. Web site: Porter. Rick. Amazon Orders Michael Connelly Pilot 'Bosch,' Details 'X-Files' Creator's 'The After'. Zap2It. October 31, 2013. December 4, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131103222729/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/10/amazon-orders-michael-connelly-pilot-bosch-details-x-files-creators-the-after.html. November 3, 2013.
  3. 'Bosch' review: A solid cop drama that goes by the book . Jensen . Jeff . February 6, 2015 . . November 13, 2023.
  4. Web site: Bosch: Season 1 . . November 13, 2023.
  5. Web site: Bosch: Season 1 Review . Goldman . Eric . February 13, 2015 . . November 13, 2023.
  6. Web site: Review: 'Bosch' gives Amazon its best drama yet . McNamara . Mary . February 13, 2015 . . November 13, 2023.
  7. Web site: 'Bosch': TV Review . Fienberg . Daniel . February 6, 2015 . . November 13, 2023.
  8. Prime Instant Video Greenlights First-Ever Drama Pilots. Amazon.com. October 31, 2013. July 26, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20151105181916/http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1870846&highlight=. November 5, 2015. dead.
  9. Web site: Bosch Tv. MichaelConnelly.com. June 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170606035845/https://www.michaelconnelly.com/bosch-tv/. June 6, 2017.
  10. http://www.michaelconnelly.com/extras/bosch-tv/set-journal/ Michael Connelly's Set Journal
  11. Web site: Amazon Launches Second Pilot Season. BBC News. February 7, 2014. March 23, 2014.
  12. Web site: Amazon Studios "Orders Four Original Series£. BBC News. March 12, 2014. March 23, 2014.
  13. Web site: Countdown to 'Bosch': Amazon's First Drama to... . Hollywonk. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150116140327/http://hollywonk.com/post/108076183043. January 16, 2015.
  14. Web site: Spangler, Todd. Amazon Renews 'Bosch' Cop Drama for Season 2. Variety. March 18, 2015. July 26, 2017.
  15. Web site: 67th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners. Television Academy. July 16, 2015. November 23, 2015.
  16. Web site: Connelly, Michael. Bosch Season 3 Is A Go!. MichaelConnelly.com. April 3, 2016. April 3, 2016.
  17. Web site: Patten. Dominic. 'Bosch' Renewed For Season 3 By Amazon. Deadline Hollywood. April 1, 2016. July 26, 2017.
  18. Web site: 'Bosch' Renewed For Season 4. IsMyShowCancelled.com. October 17, 2016. July 26, 2017.
  19. Web site: 'Bosch' Renewed by Amazon for Season 5. The Hollywood Reporter. February 13, 2018. February 13, 2018. en.
  20. Web site: Patten. Dominic. Amazon Renews 'Bosch' For Sixth Season; Streamer's Longest Running Series. Deadline Hollywood. November 14, 2018.
  21. Web site: "Bosch" Picked Up for Its 7th and Final Season on Prime Video. The Futon Critic. February 13, 2020.
  22. Web site: BOSCH TV. live. 2021-05-27. Michael Connelly's Blog. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20140214005122/http://www.michaelconnelly.com/bosch-tv/ . February 14, 2014 .
  23. Welliver's elder son Eamonn would go on to also play Bosch in Bosch: Legacy, now as a young LAPD officer.
  24. Web site: Scott. Walter. Titus Welliver on Bosch's New Season, His Real-Life Son's Role on the Show and a Surprising Hobby. Parade. April 21, 2017.
  25. Web site: Carter . Gayle Jo . The Man Behind 'Bosch': Titus Welliver . AARP.COM . AARP . 16 June 2022.
  26. Web site: Bosch 9321337165905 Booktopia. January 27, 2021. www.booktopia.com.au.
  27. Web site: Bosch 9321337167701 Booktopia. January 27, 2021. www.booktopia.com.au.
  28. Web site: Bosch 9321337167718 Booktopia. January 27, 2021. www.booktopia.com.au.
  29. Web site: Bosch - Season 4. January 27, 2021. Sanity. en.
  30. Web site: Bosch: Season 1 (2014) . Rotten Tomatoes . May 4, 2020.
  31. Web site: Bosch: Season 1 reviews . Metacritic . May 4, 2020.
  32. Web site: Cory . Barker . Amazon's Newest Drama Is Like a Decent Book You Can't Put Down . TV.com.
  33. News: Neil . Genzlinger . 'Bosch,' Amazon Prime's New Crime Series . The New York Times. February 12, 2015.
  34. Web site: Noel . Murray . Amazon's Bosch brings a beloved pulp hero to the screen . . February 13, 2015 .
  35. Web site: February 4, 2015 . Brian . Lowry . TV Review: Amazon's 'Bosch' . .
  36. News: February 12, 2015 . Hank . Stuever . 'Bosch': Yet another doleful detective, but this one might have a case . .
  37. Web site: February 12, 2015 . Moylan . Brian . Amazon's Bosch: Paint-by-Numbers Cop Show that's way past its prime . .
  38. Web site: Bosch: Season 2 (2016) . . May 4, 2020.
  39. Web site: Bosch: Season 2 reviews . . May 4, 2020.
  40. Web site: Bosch: Season 3 (2017) . . May 4, 2020.
  41. Web site: Bosch: Season 4 (2018) . . May 4, 2020 .
  42. Web site: Bosch: Season 5 (2019) . . May 4, 2022 .
  43. Web site: Bosch: Season 6 (2019) . . May 4, 2022 .
  44. Web site: Bosch: Season 7 (2019) . . May 4, 2022 .
  45. News: Nominees/Winners. Television Academy. July 3, 2018. en.
  46. Web site: Porter . Rick . March 3, 2021 . 'Bosch' Spinoff a Go at Amazon's IMDb TV . The Hollywood Reporter . June 11, 2021 .
  47. Web site: White . Peter . 2021-03-03 . 'Bosch' Spinoff Picked Up By IMDb TV; Titus Welliver, Mimi Rogers & Madison Lintz To Reprise Roles . live . 2021-06-30 . Deadline . https://web.archive.org/web/20210303200257/https://deadline.com/2021/03/bosch-spinoff-imdb-tv-titus-welliver-mimi-rogers-madison-lintz-1234705787/ . March 3, 2021 .
  48. Web site: November 14, 2021 . Bancroft . Colette . It's official: The spinoff is 'Bosch: Legacy' . . . July 4, 2022 .
  49. March 10, 2022 . Gettell . Oliver . Titus Welliver is back in first 'Bosch: Legacy' teaser — find out when the spin-off premieres . . May 4, 2022 .
  50. Web site: May 2, 2022 . Spangler . Todd . Amazon Freevee Orders 'Bosch: Legacy' Season 2, Inks Disney Movie Licensing Deal . Variety . May 4, 2022.
  51. Web site: May 1, 2023 . Otterson . Joe . 'Bosch: Legacy' Renewed for Season 3 at Amazon Freevee Ahead of Season 2 Premiere. Variety . July 9, 2023.
  52. Web site: Otterson . Joe . 2023-11-17 . 'Bosch' Spinoff About Cold Case Detective Renée Ballard Ordered at Amazon . 2023-11-22 . Variety . en-US.
  53. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Maggie Q To Star As Renée Ballard In 'Bosch' Spinoff Series For Amazon . Deadline Hollywood. March 21, 2024. March 21, 2024.

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