THE Bosch the universe is growing again. MGM+ has officially ordered Bosch: Start of the clocka new prequel series that dives into Harry Bosch’s early career with the LAPD.
Cameron Monaghan will enter the role of a young Bosch, while Omari Hardwick he joins him as veteran officer Eli Bridges.
Set in 1991 Los Angeles, Start of Watch will explore a city on the edge, seething with racial tension, gang violence and corruption within a fractured police department. According to the official logline:
“The series will explore a city on the edge, filled with racial tensions, gang violence, and a divided LAPD. Between routine calls and escalating unrest, Bosch finds himself embroiled in a high-profile robbery and a web of criminal corruption that will test his loyalty to the badge and shape his future as a detective who lives by the code, ‘Everyone counts or no one counts.’”
Michael Wrighthead of MGM+, said: “We are thrilled to expand the Bosch universe with this gripping origin story that shows how one of television’s most beloved detectives became the man we know today.
“With Cameron Monaghan and Omari Hardwick bringing these complex characters to life, and the creative vision of Michael Connelly and our talented executive producers, Bosch: Start of Watch promises to deliver raw, authentic storytelling that honors the legacy of the franchise while opening an exciting new chapter.”
Production on the series will begin in Los Angeles in 2026, keeping the story anchored in the same city that shaped Bosch’s worldview.
The show comes from Tom Bernardo AND Brian Antonioboth veterans of Bosch AND Bosch: legacywho serve as co-creators and executive producers. Bernardo will also serve as showrunner, with Michael Connelly, Henrik Bastin, Jamie Boscardin MartinAND Russian Jasmine joining the production team.
Connelly, who created the character in his best-selling crime novels, shared his excitement about this new chapter. “I am deeply grateful to Michael Wright and the team at MGM+ for supporting this next chapter in Bosch’s journey with extraordinary care and integrity,”
“Being able to see how Harry Bosch became the man we love for 10 seasons is a gift to me and his many fans. I can’t wait to engage with Cameron and the writers to explore this uncharted territory.”
This marks the fourth series in the Bosch series. The original Bosch aired for seven seasons on Amazon Prime Video, followed by Bosch: legacywho continued the story for three more.
More recently, Ballardohero Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, premiered on Prime Video and was renewed for a second season earlier this month.
Bernardo teased what fans can expect from the prequel, saying, “It’s an extraordinary privilege to be able to explore both the origins of this iconic character and the Los Angeles that shaped him in the early ’90s.
“In telling the story of young Harry Bosch, we want to honor the faith of Michael Connelly’s legion of readers and the extraordinary audiences who have tuned in to Bosch and Bosch: Legacy over the years. We are thrilled to embark on this journey.”
Monaghan, best known for his extraordinary role as Ian Gallagher on Showtime Shamelessalso appeared in Gotham, Tron: Ares, Amityville: The AwakeningAND Click. Hardwick, who made his name playing James “Ghost” St. Patrick on Starz’s Power, adds even more weight to the cast. His past work includes Pieces of her, Star Trek: Section 31, The MotherAND The army of the dead.
Executive producer Henrik Bastin said in a statement: “Having the opportunity to produce this show and film it on the streets of Los Angeles is a rare privilege these days.
“By filming in Los Angeles, we will be able to tap into the best creative talent this industry has to offer and, in doing so, deliver a Harry Bosch story that fans have been longing for. Thank you to MGM+ for providing us with the resources to make it happen, and to California Tax Credit for bringing the business back to Los Angeles!”
As a fan of the Bosch franchise, I’m excited about this new series!
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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