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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Police drama with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score lauded as 'one of the best shows of 2025' as it rockets to top of streaming charts
A police drama with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score lauded as 'one of the best shows of 2025' as it rockets to top of streaming charts Ballard, which is based on author Michael Connelly's Renée Ballard Series, premiered on Prime Video on July 9. The 10-part series is a spin-off that follows on from Bosch, which aired on the streaming service between 2014 and 2021. Ballard stars Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, Courtney Taylor as Zamria Parker, Michael Mosley as Ted Rawls and Rebecca Field as Collen Hatteras. '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,' Amazon Prime's synopsis reads. And despite only being out a number of days it has managed to land the top spot on the streaming service's ranking. Not only that, it has received rave reviews and many have taken online to share their views on it. Ballard has an impressive 100% on critic site Rotten Tomatoes. While on said on IMDB: 'Beautifully scored, honest, gritty, grounded, with a great ensemble cast. 'I'm truly surprised by Ballard - having read all 6 books, the season feels like an amalgamation of all of them, bringing a sense of urgency even to book readers.' 'Loved it.' 'Ballard is exactly what you'd hope for in a spin-off from the Bosch universe - sharp writing, layered characters, and that signature Michael Connelly blend of realism and moral complexity. 'If you're a fan of smart, character-driven crime dramas, this is a must-watch.' 'Great show.' 'True to the books and the character developed within them, this series doesn't disappoint. 'Maggie Q is excellent in the role, the story lines and rest of cast as well are exceptional. 'If you are a fan of the books or the Bosch series you'll really enjoy this.' The series was developed by Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood. It comes shortly after a Netflix crime drama has rocketed up the charts this week after being dubbed 'the new Ozark' by enthralled fans. The streaming giant dropped all eight episodes of the hit last month and viewers have been binge-watching it ever since. It's also led to the show soaring up the charts, with it currently sitting comfortably in Netflix's top 10 shows, pulling in 11.6million streams to date. Called The Waterfront, the new dark drama's cast includes nineties movie star Holt McCallany and Grown Ups star Maria Bello. Melissa Benoist and Jake Weary also star in the fan-favourite hit.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Like the Bosch spinoff ‘Ballard'? Then Watch These 3 Shows Right Now on Prime Video and More
The good news for fans of Maggie Q's new crime drama Ballard is that it's a hit out of the gate for Amazon Prime Video. That means this Bosch spinoff is probably going to get a second season. But since Prime Video dropped all 10 episodes at once, what are you going to watch when it's over? Fortunately, the Watch With Us team has you covered with three shows to watch if you liked Bosch. 20 Must-Watch TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video Right Now (July 2025) 'Long Bright River' (2025) is at the center of Long Bright River as Mickey Fitzpatrick, a police officer in Philadelphia. Mickey's been on the force a long time, but it's not really her place to be looking into the murders of three local women in the Kensington neighborhood. However, Mickey's interest in the case is more than just personal. Her sister, Kacey Fitzpatrick (Ashleigh Cummings), has gone missing, and trying to solve the murders may be her way of coping with that potential loss. This is one of Seyfried's best roles to date, and the show's central mystery will keep you as hooked as Ballard's case-of-the-week plots. Long Bright River is streaming on Peacock. 'Crossing Jordan' (2001 - 2007) Jill Hennessy made her name on Law & Order before NBC gave her a crime drama of her own. Crossing Jordan features Hennessy as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, a forensic pathologist who somewhat oversteps her role in order to help the police solve murder cases. 4 Must-Watch Thrillers on Peacock Right Now (July 2025) Before he became a leading actor, Mahershala Ali played one of Jordan's colleagues, Dr. Trey Sanders, in season 1. Jordan does have her own team of confidants to turn to for support, but one of the most prominent was Detective Woody Hoyt (Jerry O'Connell). NBC aired six seasons and 117 episodes of this show during its run, and it's ripe for a very long binge-watch. Crossing Jordan is streaming on Prime Video. 'Mare of Easttown' (2021) HBO's Mare of Easttown has an outstanding cast of supporting players, including Jean Smart, Guy Pearce, Evan Peters, Angourie Rice, Julianne Nicholson and Cailee Spaeny. But it's carried by an Emmy-winning performance by Kate Winslet as Marianne "Mare" Sheehan, a detective sergeant in Easttown, Pennsylvania. Mare is kind of a local celebrity thanks to her heroics in a high school basketball game 25 years ago. In the present, Mare has been unable to find a missing girl for over a year and the community has lost faith in her. Mare is also dealing with a nasty divorce, the death of her son and a custody battle for her young grandson, Drew, with the boy's mother, Carrie Layden (Sosie Bacon). That's enough pressure to crush anyone, but Mare still has a job to do. Mare of Easttown is streaming on HBO Max.
