10 episodes

Ballard - Season 1

First aired Jul 9, 2025Season 1

Browse all 10 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

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jw

Aug 4, 2025

6.0

Disappointing. I wanted to like this. We know Michael Connelly writes good, compelling LA police stories. "Bosch" is proof they can be turned into gripping, thrilling adaptations. But this fails. It's an OK-ish police drama series, but it is lifeless. The scenes don't work, they lack vitality; and the dialogue doesn't flow, but seems recited. Is it the direction? Cut? Actors? Hard to say, but the result is kind of boring. Not recommended. If you want to see the same setup (misfits working complex cold cases) working, go watch "Dept. Q" instead.

Episodes

Episode 1

Library of Lost Souls

6.5

Jul 9, 202546 min39 votes

Ballard reopens a mysterious John Doe case while pursuing justice for a councilman's murdered sister. As she navigates reluctant witnesses, department politics, and her own demons, Ballard and her team uncover buried secrets that suggest corruption within the police force.

Episode 2

Haystacks

6.4

Jul 9, 202549 min38 votes

Ballard and Parker investigate housekeeper Yulia Kravetz's murder. Meanwhile, the hunt for the serial killer's latest victim reunites Ballard with retired Detective Harry Bosch.

Episode 3

BYOB

6.7

Jul 9, 202550 min33 votes

The 2006 death of fraternity member Nick Thatcher was initially ruled an accident. When a video goes viral accusing the fraternity of murder, Ballard and her team are forced to reopen the case.

Episode 4

Landmines

6.3

Jul 9, 202546 min35 votes

Ballard uncovers an LAPD conspiracy with connections to a Mexican cartel. The Pearlman case heats up when clues lead to a dangerous showdown with a potential suspect.

Episode 5

What's Done in the Dark

6.1

Jul 9, 202548 min32 votes

When the team uncovers disturbing new information in the Pearlman case, they focus in on a new suspect.

Episode 6

Beneath the Surface

6.4

Jul 9, 202547 min31 votes

Ballard's serial killer investigation takes a high-stakes turn. With 72 hours to secure the case before it's transferred to Homicide, the team races to find connections between the victims.

Episode 7

Fork in the Road

6.5

Jul 9, 202548 min35 votes

Bosch delivers a shocking lead in the LAPD corruption case. Ballard and team dive into the mysterious murder of a teenager with ties to a local gang.

Episode 8

Last Call

6.6

Jul 9, 202547 min35 votes

The Ibarra case turns personal as Martina discovers someone close to her is part of the corrupt LAPD ring. The team races to identify the remaining corrupt officers before time runs out.

Episode 9

Collateral

6.8

Jul 9, 202546 min37 votes

A fresh lead turns into a shocking revelation as the team learns their serial killer has been in their grasp the whole time.

Episode 10

End of the Line

6.6

Jul 9, 202545 min35 votes

A city-wide manhunt begins for Rawls's shooter. Ballard receives an unexpected update on the LAPD conspiracy case.