Series synopsis
Ballard is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Prime Video on July 9, 2025. It was created by Kendall Sherwood. It stars Maggie Q, Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch and Michael Mosley.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: She's the last chance for lost hopes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard
- Courtney Taylor as Samira Parker
- John Carroll Lynch as Thomas Laffont
- Michael Mosley as Ted Rawls
- Rebecca Field as Colleen Hatteras
- Victoria Moroles as Martina Castro
- Amy Hill as Tutu
- Noah Bean as Jake Pearlman
Supporting cast
- Michael Cassidy as Aaron
- Ricardo Chavira as Robert Olivas
- Danielle Perez as Darcy
- Alain Uy as Nelson Hastings
- B. Todd Johnston as Brian Richmond
- Cat Novella as Claudia
- Emily Czajowski as Sarah Pearlman
- Alina Cherednychenko as Yulia Kravetz
- Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch
- Hector Hugo as Captain Berchem
- Romi Dias as Dr. Sandoval
- James MacDonald as Naylin
Guest cast
- Noah Bean as Jake Pearlman
- Michael Cassidy as Aaron
- Ricardo Chavira as Robert Olivas
- Danielle Perez as Darcy
- Alain Uy as Nelson Hastings
- B. Todd Johnston as Brian Richmond
- Cat Novella as Claudia
- Emily Czajowski as Sarah Pearlman
- Alina Cherednychenko as Yulia Kravetz
- Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch
- Hector Hugo as Captain Berchem
- Romi Dias as Dr. Sandoval
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 9, 2025 | July 9, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Library of Lost Souls Ballard reopens a mysterious John Doe case while pursuing justice for a councilman's murdered sister. As she navigates reluctant witnesses, department politics, and her own demons, Ballard and her team uncover buried secrets that suggest corruption within the police force. |
July 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Haystacks Ballard and Parker investigate housekeeper Yulia Kravetz's murder. Meanwhile, the hunt for the serial killer's latest victim reunites Ballard with retired Detective Harry Bosch. |
July 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
BYOB The 2006 death of fraternity member Nick Thatcher was initially ruled an accident. When a video goes viral accusing the fraternity of murder, Ballard and her team are forced to reopen the case. |
July 9, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 9, 2025 |
| Status | continue |