genre: crime, drama
Unlike many cop shows, this one isn't a procedural. It has the illusion of being realistic and true. But that is for experts to decide. I found an authenticity to certain elements. But I could see that for entertainment’s sake, a lot of liberties have been taken. That is fine. Since Bosch does deliver on compelling drama.
So what makes Bosch worth it? Well, lead Harry Bosch, played by Titus Welliver, has a unique perspective on crime. His mother was a prostitute, who got murdered by a serial killer. From that moment, he was an orphan, subjected to all kinds of policies and bureaucracy. He saw how people like his mother weren't taken seriously. For him, people are people, it shouldn't matter where they come from and what their profession is. They deserve to get justice. If that means he is to break some rules, then so be it!
In essence, the show is about Bosch trying to do his job while having to put up with a lot of drama and politics. I liked it, née, I loved it. Not going to lie, there are some slow parts, that drag too much. Although, these scenes do emphasize what is at stake.
You will learn to like and appreciate most characters as they navigate towards the end conclusion. The greatest thing about the show are the dynamics between the characters. In that regard, it reminds me a lot of The Wire. There are even quite a few actors of that show in this, playing very different roles. Which is very nice! For example, Jamie Hector who played Marlo Stanfield, now plays a responsible cop, who like Bosch is doing his best to get the bad guys.
Overall, definitely, a show I can recommend!
Bosch Legacy deals with the life of Bosch after being forced to retire. It becomes clear that while he loved the badge, it's an object he doesn't really need to solve cases. He has become a private investigator. This kind of makes him more dangerous. Previously, he was bound by all kinds of rules. Now he isn't.
Not going to lie, while I liked the majority of the show, I wasn't too happy with his daughter getting prominence. I learned to appreciate her, eventually, but I would not have been sad if she was thrown out of the show. I did miss some characters although, some important ones, did make an appearance, which warmed my heart.
Overall, it's a decent follow-up, I personally would have like to see continued. Don't really see, why they decided to cancel it.
In Bosch: Legacy a new character was introduced, called Ballard, played by Maggie Q.At the start of the show, we are shown that she is doing cold cases now. There is a good reason for this but I won't spoil. Like Bosch, she has to deal with a lot of resistance and politics.
Ballard is slightly different. More than Bosch, she has to prove herself while fighting the odds. Although, it does seem, this show is more focused on the main story than previous shows in the franchise. Bosch does make a few appearances. I hope, he will make more in future.
Ballard consists of new characters, who officially are there in a voluntary capacity. This to me is weird. These people can potentially be put in danger simply by being involved. You would think they would be compensated for that. But I do like how, these volunteers are just as invested or even more so to solve the cases.
Ballard is a fun to watch from start to finish. I hope they will continue the show!
