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Is Ballard Season 2, with Maggie Q, happening? Here's the latest update
Ballard Season 2: Maggie Q's Ballard, which premiered on Prime Video on July 9, has created a buzz among fans for all the right reasons and received rave reviews. The series ended on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience eager to know if Ballard Season 2 is in the works. Unfortunately, there is no clarity about the same.
Is Ballard Season 2 happening?
Ballard has emerged as a hit and secured a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator. However, despite being a success, it is yet to be renewed for a second season. However, Prime Video hasn't pulled the plug on it either. As such, the show is in limbo as of this writing. The streaming service will most probably decide its fate based on the viewership numbers and financial considerations.
Maggie Q on Ballard Season 2
Ballard has proved to be a memorable release for Maggie Q. The actress received rave reviews with her layered performance. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress said that she had 'no sense' of whether Ballard Season 2 would happen.
'Studios always have options. But we have a writers room, and they've been writing away. The arc for the second season is very exciting. But I've had a writers room hired before and then gotten canceled, she said.
Ballard is a spinoff to Bosch and Bosch Legacy, which were cancelled after one season despite receiving positive reviews.
When will Ballard Season 2 premiere if it happens?
Ballard Season 2 might premiere on Prime Video sometime in late 2026 if it is greenlit. This of course is subject to production delays and logistics
Ballard Season 2: Here's what may happen
Ballard centres on the life of Renee Ballard, a compassionate detective, as he heads the LAPD's Cold Case unit. During the course of the show, she locks horns with and reprimands Olivias, a crooked cop. He is set to go to jail but that does not happen as he makes a plea deal. Following this, a furious Ballard confronts him over this development. He is soon found dead. Shortly thereafter, Ballard is arrested by her colleagues in connection with Olivias' murder. Ballard Season 2 may delve into the fallout of these events. It will also focus on the corruption prevalent the department
