Summary

• Bosch: Legacy season 3 sets up an exciting 2025 for the detective series with new roles and spinoffs ahead.
• Two Bosch shows are set to be released in 2025, including Bosch: Legacy season 3 and the Renée Ballard spinoff.
• The Bosch franchise shows no signs of slowing down, with high audience ratings and the ability to multiple shows.

Bosch's success inspired other popular Amazon shows like Reacher - which is also based on a series of novels - proving how influential the franchise is for the streaming platform.

Although the main series ended in 2021, the story has continued in Bosch: Legacy, where the protagonist takes on a new role as a private investigator and works with his former enemy, Honey Chandler. After two well-received seasons, Bosch: Legacy was renewed for season 3, indicating that the franchise still has plenty of life left in it. With fans already excited about the installment, the show's latest news provided even more reason to celebrate, and with another spinoff also in the works, 2025 is gearing up to be the biggest year yet for Bosch.

Amazon Looks Set To Have Two Bosch Shows Releasing In 2025

Bosch Legacy Season 3 & The Renée Ballard Spinoff Both Look Set For 2025

With Titus Welliver revealing that Bosch: Legacy season 3 will release in 2025, it looks like the detective series will have two shows coming out in the same year. In addition to Bosch: Legacy, Maggie Q's Renée Ballard spinoff appears as though it will premiere in 2025 as the project has already begun filming. Given the franchise has historically had pretty quick productions, it's hard to imagine the Renée Ballard show taking much longer than a year to finish, suggesting it should be released at a similar time to Bosch: Legacy's third season unless it runs into any major problems.

While there was a two-year gap between seasons 1 and 2, every other installment of Bosch was released yearly, highlighting the likelihood of Maggie Q's show meeting a 2025 release date. Excitingly, Bosch: Legacy and the Renée Ballard spinoff will cross over, as the new character is confirmed to appear in season 3, making it even more likely that they will both premiere in close proximity. Assuming each show makes its expected release date, it will be the first time Bosch has two televised projects drop in the same year, confirming Amazon still has big plans for the franchise.

Can Bosch's Franchise Two TV Shows?

Bosch's Popularity Means 2 Shows Can Work, But It'll Be Difficult

Given it's the first time Bosch will have two shows releasing simultaneously, questions will be asked about whether the franchise can both. Although the TV series is 10 years old, its popularity hasn't declined much as Bosch remains a huge draw and continues to amass a strong audience. The demand is clearly still there for the detective universe considering viewers have stuck around, and with Bosch: Legacy season 3 having a lot of hype around it, the Renée Ballard spinoff should also be well-received. So long as they are marketed correctly, both projects should thrive, especially after the crossover.

The entire Bosch franchise is available to stream on Prime Video.

Therefore, it seems like the franchise won't have any major issues telling two separate stories. The Boys has already proven that Prime Video can make multiple shows in the same universe work, and with Bosch having a far more simplistic premise, it should be able to manage this. Two spinoffs do risk potential oversaturation given the series' longevity, but Bosch: Legacy feels more like a continuation of the main show rather than a completely new story. As a result, Bosch's Renée Ballard spinoff should add some fresh ideas to the franchise and make it more relevant than ever.

Which Bosch Show Is More Exciting?

Renée Ballard's Spinoff May Offer The Bosch Universe A More Fresh Story

Renée Ballard's show and Bosch: Legacy season 3 both have a lot of potential, but the new spinoff sounds slightly more interesting given it will introduce a fresh protagonist. While Bosch: Legacy season 3 will likely be great, it's hard to imagine it will be overly different to the previous two seasons, or the original series. It has managed to successfully find a formula that works and continuously excites audiences while giving fans more of what they love. Additionally, Bosch: Legacy could also have some original characters return in the spinoff, meaning it has the advantage of nostalgia.

While Michael Connelly's books already provide an idea of what Renée Ballard will be like, this could be a surprise for a large part of the TV audience, creating more hype for her arrival.

However, seeing Maggie Q in a leading detective role sounds incredibly appealing, and her character will add a completely unique dynamic. While Michael Connelly's books already provide an idea of what Renée Ballard will be like, this could be a surprise for a large part of the TV audience, creating more hype for her arrival. Ballard's cameos in Bosch: Legacy season 3 already make both shows extremely exciting, but seeing how she works independently alongside how she compares to Harry seems like a lot of fun, proving the new project will be a breath of fresh air.