I like the idea of <em>Ballard</em>, but I'm a little nervous about it. The Bosch franchise has consistently delivered grounded, character-driven storytelling, and Renée Ballard is an intriguing choice to carry the torch. If the show is able to keep the gritty realism and procedural depth while giving Ballard her own narrative voice, it may do a great job keeping viewers engaged. I’m curious to see how it balances fresh energy with established lore, and hope to see Bosch himself at some point.