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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Must-see' crime drama with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score soars up streaming charts
Viewers have hailed the series as "one of the best shows of the year" A crime drama that fans have hailed a 'must-see' and even 'one of the best shows of the year' has climbed its way up Amazon Prime Video's charts. Ballard is a spin-off of Bosch, which aired between 2014 and 2021 and followed Los Angeles Police Detective Harry Bosch (played by Titus Welliver). This time, Maggie Q takes the lead role as LAPD Detective Renée Ballard, another character based on Michael Connelly's detective novels. The ten-part series sees her take command of the LAPD's new cold case unit within the Robbery-Homicide Division, as she leads a team attempting to solve decades-old murders. As she opens up the investigations, Ballard uncovers a web of corruption and secrets within the police department. The synopsis teases: '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.' Just days after it was released, Ballard has landed the number one spot on Amazon Prime Video's UK charts and scored a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. One person praised on Rotten Tomatoes: 'It doesn't disappoint and lives up to all expectations. It should surprise no one that Michael Connelly has another winner. Must see TV!' Another said: 'I can't stop watching it. After every episode, I think, "I need to go do x," but then I watch another.' 'Very engaging, binged the whole thing without stopping,' someone else said. Over on X, a fan wrote: '#Ballard is amazing. It picks up the pace when needed but also slows down, giving you time to breathe without ever being boring. It's been so long since I've seen a show do that, and isn't just a sensory overload (even if you binge it in a day). Also Maggie Q is absolutely [fire].' 'What a rollercoaster! Ballard was worth the binge... So far, Harry Bosch's universe remains undefeated,' another added. As well as roaring reviews from audience members, critics have hailed the Amazon Prime series. 'Smartly acted, beautifully paced and genuinely engaging, 'Ballard' is a thrilling ride from start to finish,' a Variety critic said. A review from Paste Magazine added: 'Ballard is kick-a**, earnest, and extremely well-written, and may well be one of the best shows of the year.' Addressing the demands for a second season, Maggie Q revealed to Variety: 'The good news is we have a writers' room already, so that's very positive. That does not mean we're going to get greenlit for a second season! 'I wish it did, but I've had writers' room start and then get ended. But the good news is that we are breaking the second season, which is very exciting.' Ballard is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Investigation underway after body found during search for missing 13-year-old
An investigation is underway after authorities found a body matching the description of a missing 13-year-old boy, Los Angeles police said. Oscar Omar Hernandez, of the San Fernando Valley, was reported missing by his family on Sunday after he "failed to return home from visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster," LAPD Capt. Scot Williams said in a statement. The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division assumed the lead Tuesday in the investigation, which subsequently led them to an "area of interest" in the city of Oxnard, west of Los Angeles, Williams said. "In collaboration with our partners at the FBI, a coordinated foot search of that area took place," Williams said. "During the search, a body matching the description of the missing teen was discovered." MORE: Missing Wisconsin boater found dead, search for 2nd continues: Police The identity of the deceased has not been officially confirmed, and the cause of death remains undetermined, police said. Detectives are pursuing leads to "determine the cause of death and to identify any individuals who may be involved or possess information relevant to this investigation," Williams said. LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton told reporters at the scene in Oxnard on Wednesday that they were working to establish a timeline in the case. "The family was aware of his destination, and I'm going to kind of leave it at that as part of the investigation," he said. Police would not say what led them to Oxnard. "All we can say is that our investigation led us to this point here ... in the unincorporated area of Ventura County," Hamilton said. Family and friends of Oscar paid tribute to the teen on Thursday at the site where the body was found on the side of a road in Oxnard. "He didn't need to be treated like an animal. That was my son," his mother, Gladys Bautista, cried out in Spanish, ABC News' Los Angeles station KABC reported. MORE: Man at large after allegedly gunning down estranged girlfriend and her daughter: LA sheriff Loved ones also gathered outside his home in the North Hollywood area, where friends remembered him as the "nicest person" who was "always kindhearted" and a great dancer. Police did not have an update on the investigation on Friday. "Anyone that thinks they're going to get away with any kind of foul play or nefarious activity or criminal activity, they're going to learn that the Los Angeles Police Department will stop at nothing to bring people to justice," Hamilton said at the scene Wednesday. Investigation underway after body found during search for missing 13-year-old originally appeared on
