The "unexpectedly terrific" crime drama Ballard has reached the no.1 spot on Prime Video, just days after its release.
The spin-off to Bosch and Bosch: Legacy landed on the streamer on 9 July and follows the story of Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), a "determined" yet "empathetic" detective who is in charge of a cold-case division at the LAPD.
Ballard calls upon friend Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) as she uncovers a conspiracy within the LAPD and begins the hunt for the truth, while encountering "personal traumas" and "life-threatening" dangers.
All 10 episodes of the series are available to stream now, with the show taking the top slot in the UK streaming charts ahead of much-loved soap Neighbours and Heads of State, which stars John Cena and Idris Elba.
The series was created by Michael Alaimo and Michael Connelly, the latter of whom wrote the novels the series is based on.
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At the time of writing, the series scores a perfect approval rating of 100% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 9 reviews.
"For a show that could've very easily gotten lost among the waves Bosch made, Ballard rides them while carving up its own style and leaving anticipation in its wake," wrote Collider.
LeisureByte noted that the series is "thoroughly entertaining" and "bingeable".
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Pajiba called it an "unexpectedly terrific" series that "improved" upon its predecessor, while FandomWire wrote: "Maggie Q delivers a performance unlike any she’s given before – thoughtful, vulnerable and empathetic [while offering] plenty of introspection."
Meanwhile, CBR was similarly positive, writing: "While Ballard isn't as iconic as its predecessor, it is a worthy addition to the Bosch universe and a high-quality crime drama that will keep viewers satisfied for hopefully years to come."
Ballard is streaming now on Prime Video.
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