Titus Welliver, who led theBoschfranchise for seven years, is now part of another series that is dominating the streaming charts. Welliver has been active in Hollywood since 1990, but it took him ample time to gain prominence within the industry. Despite appearing in many movies and TV shows, he was not as well known earlier in his career.
Brooklyn Southwas the first show where he had true recognition, playing Officer Jake Lowery for a full season. From there, he would continue to strive for recurring roles, and he would find them inDeadwood,That’s Life,Sons of Anarchy, andThe Good Wife. Finally, in 2014, Welliver found a show that was perfectly suited for him:Bosch.
Welliver starred in the show from 2014 to 2022, before reprising his place as Harry Bosch in the spin-off sequel,Bosch: Legacy, from 2022 to 2025. Unfortunately,Bosch: Legacycame to an endin April, but Welliver was quickly able to find work by appearing in its spiritual successor.Thankfully, that spinoff is now proving to carry onBosch’s legacy.
The Bosch: Legacy Sequel Is Excelling On Streaming
Ballard Is Dominating The Charts
Led by Maggie Q andfeaturing Welliver in a supporting role, the Prime Video spinoffBallardis already a major success. LikeBosch,Ballardis based onMichael Connelly’s booksand is poised to continue the story of the ever-accomplished procedural. With Renée Ballard leading the Robbery-Homicide Division’s cold case division, the show rocketed to prominence.
According to a report byFlixPatrol, Prime Video already has a success on its hands. It iscurrently the #2 show on Prime Video, and the #4 show of the past month. More importantly, it has experienced a massive international breakout, earning a place among the top 5 in most countries worldwide.
The show, which has a100% Tomatometer scoreon the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, as well as a77% Popcornmeter score, broke into the #1 spot early on internationally. It topped the charts in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, South Africa, Spain, and other nations. Domestically, it has also performed well, taking the top spot in the American market.
Our Take On Ballard’s Success
The Bosch Franchise Continues To Thrive
It should come as no great surprise thatBallardhas proven to be a great success for Prime Video. With the backing ofthe belovedBoschfranchise, characters that audiences are already attached to, andthe same gritty charm asBosch, it earned the opportunity to thrive.
WhileBallardseason 2 has not been confirmed, the writers are already developing the sophomore season.
Ballard’s reviews have also set it apart, as critics and audiences alike have praised the pacing, script, and performances, while acknowledging that the show perfectly builds onBosch’s legacy. Thoughaudiences have not been as receptive, they have flocked to the show to seeMaggie Q’s latest work. That alone is a brilliant sign for Prime Video and Michael Connelly.
