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
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.
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