Having been going strong for well over a decade,Boschhas continued through its latest spinoff,Ballard, which has given one original character some redemption after their solo project was cancelled. Unsurprisingly,Ballardseason 1 had plenty of similarities toBoschandBosch: Legacy, with the project maintaining the dark and gritty tone that helped make the franchise so popular.
Maggie Q’s new show has already become a big streaming hit for Prime Videoand received strong reviews in the process, making it all the more surprising that one character was denied a spinoff despite it originally being greenlit. Fortunately,Boschlooks determined to make up for this decision, with the character finally being brought back into the limelight.
AlongsideTitus Welliver returning as Harry Bosch inBallard, Jamie Hector also featured in the series. His character,Jerry Edgar, has been a massive part of the franchise since the very first season, yet he hasn’t appeared since 2023. However,Ballardchanged that by providing him with a much-deserved cameo, which is great news going forward for the fan favorite.
Jerry Edgar’s Return In Ballard Helps Make Up For His Spinoff Being Cancelled
Jamie Hector Reprising His Role As Jerry Edgar Is A Welcome Return To The Bosch Franchise
WithBallardcontinuing to expand theBoschuniverse, it wasn’t a major surprise to see the franchise’s protagonist show up, but J. Edgar’s appearance was a lot more unexpected. Considering he didn’t feature inBosch: Legacy’s divisive finale- or season 3 as a whole - it seemed like the detective series may have been moving on from his character.
Prime Video’s decision to cancel J. Edgar’sBoschspinofffurther emphasized this, but his much-needed presence inBallardoffers the chance at redemption. Not only is he one of Bosch’s closest allies and among the most talented detectives in the franchise, but Edgar is also an extremely compelling character who has undergone plenty of development.
Thankfully, he will get another chance to shine through the ongoing spinoff, which may even reopen talks of J. Edgar getting his own series.Fans will presumably still want to see Jamie Hector in a leading role, but his long-awaited return provides some consolation for his axed showand confirms he is still a key part ofBosch’s current narrative.
Why Prime Video Abandoned J. Edgar’s Bosch Spinoff
Amazon Likely Felt It Wasn’t Financially Sensible To Gamble On 2 Major Spinoffs
Although the exact reason for J. Edgar’s spinoff cancellation was never revealed, the most likely reason seems to simply be a financial one.Ballardhad already begun filming before the Edgar spinoff was officially axed, meaning Prime Video may have simply wanted to commit to one project, especially since two spinoffs at the same time would have been a big risk.
Considering so much of Edgar’s story had already been told, focusing on a newer character may have been deemed the more financially viable option.
Considering so much of Edgar’s story had already been told, focusing on a newer character may have been deemed the more financially viable option. However,Ballard’s streaming success provesBoschis as popular as ever, meaning both shows could potentially have coexisted.
Ballardseason 1 concluded on Jul 10, 2025. All 10 episodes are available to stream now on Prime Video.
Ultimately, there may be another unknown factor behind Prime Video abandoning the project, but considering Jamie Hector has reprised his role, it doesn’t seem to be down to the actor, suggesting money was likely the biggest reason for axing theBoschspinoff.
Ballard
Cast
Ballard follows Detective Renée Ballard as she navigates a tangled web of murder and corruption, confronting a ruthless serial killer and uncovering a sinister police conspiracy. Driven by personal demons, she must outsmart both criminals and colleagues to achieve justice for victims and their families. Released in 2025.
Bosch
Bosch is a crime drama series created by Eric Ellis Overmyer that ran for seven seasons on Prime Video between 2014 and 2021. The series centers on Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective that is juggling the case of a 13-year-old murder victim while standing trial after murdering a serial killer. After season 7 Bosch was followed by Bosch: Legacy in 2022.
