Ballard

Watch: Ballard Season 1 Episode 1

S1 EP1

TV-14

10 episodes1 season

US Release

~ She's the last chance for lost hopes. ~

Overview:

Detective Renée Ballard plunges into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy that threatens everything she stands for. With her own demons nipping at her heels, Ballard must outwit both criminals and colleagues to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families.

Created by:

Kendall Sherwood

Status:

Returning Series

Language:

English

First air date:

7/9/2025

Last air date:

7/9/2025

Key words:

based on novel or book
los angeles, california
lapd
cold case

Seasons

Season 1

10 Episodes

Cast

Maggie Q

~ as ~

Detective Renée Ballard

Courtney Taylor

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Samira Parker

John Carroll Lynch

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Thomas Laffont

Michael Mosley

~ as ~

Ted Rawls

Rebecca Field

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Colleen Hatteras

Victoria Moroles

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Martina Castro

Amy Hill

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Tutu

Noah Bean

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Jake Pearlman

Michael Cassidy

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Aaron

Ricardo Chavira

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Robert Olivas

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Reviews (1)

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jw
Written 4 month(s) ago
6
Disappointing.

I wanted to like this. We know Michael Connelly writes good, compelling LA police stories. "Bosch" is proof they can be turned into gripping, thrilling adaptations.

But this fails. It's an OK-ish police drama series, but it is lifeless. The scenes don't work, they lack vitality; and the dialogue doesn't flow, but seems recited. Is it the direction? Cut? Actors? Hard to say, but the result is kind of boring.

Not recommended.

If you want to see the same setup (misfits working complex cold cases) working, go watch "Dept. Q" instead.