Bosch: Legacy is just as good as the original Bosch. Much like the original, it's one of the best, most underrated crime dramas on tv. The writing and acting is what makes this show so special It's hard to find anyone who's ever said anything bad to say about it. Bosch: Legacy continues to follow Harry Bosch, who has now quit his job as a homicide detective and become a personal investigator, as he moved on to the next chapter of his life. His daughter, Maddy, is now a rookie on the police force. Bosch now works with his ex-nemesis, Honey Chandler. Titus Welliver is absolutely perfect as Harry Bosch. If you liked the original Bosch and you haven't seen this yet then what are you waiting for? Go watch this as soon as possible!
286 Reviews
Love Bosch!
Supermanfan-1331 January 2023
I'm so glad that we get to continue the story of Harry Bosch. Bosch is easily one of the most underrated shows ever. I don't know anyone who's seen it that has anything bad to say about it. All you have to do is read through the reviews and ratings to see how loved that show was so it was a no brainer to bring it back for more. They know how much people love this that they renewed it before even one episode aired. Being a huge Bosch fan I had huge expectations going into this and this show not only met those expectations but surpassed them in every way. If Bosch: Legacy ends up half as good as the original Bosch it will still be a great show and so far it's been great! I can't wait to see more!
Continues Bosch's high quality
steiner-sam17 December 2022
A sequel to the seven-season "Bosch" series, it's a police procedural set in the 2020s in Los Angeles, California, and follows three main characters and a bunch of secondary characters.
Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) is a retired LAPD detective now working as a private investigator. His daughter, Maddie (Madison Lintz), is a rookie (boot) police officer working with Reyna Vasquez (Denise G. Sanchez), her training officer. Both of them have worked in the past with high-profile lawyer Honey Chandler (Mimi Rogers), who plays a major role in this season. A prominent secondary character is Mo Bassi (Stephen Chang), brilliant tech support for Harry Bosch.
As in other seasons, there are multiple storylines. The primary thread deals with an elderly terminally-ill tech billionaire, Whitney Vance (William Devane), who wants to find a long-lost son and hires Bosch to find him. The people currently running the company don't wish Bosch to find an heir. Another storyline concerns Carl Rogers (Michael Rose), a crooked businessman with links to the Russian Mafia, who was behind the shooting of Honey Chandler at the end of season 7 of "Bosch." Other storylines involve a shooting of a female police officer, planted evidence, and a serial daytime rapist.
I love the Connelly novels and really liked the first "Bosch" series. "Bosch: Legacy" continues to be high quality, though there are more standard chase scenes and less careful detecting than would be possible. But Welliver has come to define Bosch. Lintz's character comes through with satisfactory police procedure. Mimi Rogers works well as a significant character, though it would be nice to see Bosch's half-brother, the Lincoln Lawyer, involved sometime.
Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) is a retired LAPD detective now working as a private investigator. His daughter, Maddie (Madison Lintz), is a rookie (boot) police officer working with Reyna Vasquez (Denise G. Sanchez), her training officer. Both of them have worked in the past with high-profile lawyer Honey Chandler (Mimi Rogers), who plays a major role in this season. A prominent secondary character is Mo Bassi (Stephen Chang), brilliant tech support for Harry Bosch.
As in other seasons, there are multiple storylines. The primary thread deals with an elderly terminally-ill tech billionaire, Whitney Vance (William Devane), who wants to find a long-lost son and hires Bosch to find him. The people currently running the company don't wish Bosch to find an heir. Another storyline concerns Carl Rogers (Michael Rose), a crooked businessman with links to the Russian Mafia, who was behind the shooting of Honey Chandler at the end of season 7 of "Bosch." Other storylines involve a shooting of a female police officer, planted evidence, and a serial daytime rapist.
I love the Connelly novels and really liked the first "Bosch" series. "Bosch: Legacy" continues to be high quality, though there are more standard chase scenes and less careful detecting than would be possible. But Welliver has come to define Bosch. Lintz's character comes through with satisfactory police procedure. Mimi Rogers works well as a significant character, though it would be nice to see Bosch's half-brother, the Lincoln Lawyer, involved sometime.
AM I WATCHING THE SAME SHOW?
classicmomentsvp20 August 2022
I binged the Bosch series and before watching Bosch: Legacy I read the reviews and almost didn't watch it because of them.... AND commercials.
I took a chance and started watching and I was wrapped up in it immediately.
Some reviews said poor writing... I was rivetted and thought the storyline was constantly engaging the viewer.
Some reviews said how awful the actress who plays Maddie was. She wasn't any different then she was in the Bosch series and I never found her acting horrific.
The series is very well done and can't wait for season 2 :)
I took a chance and started watching and I was wrapped up in it immediately.
Some reviews said poor writing... I was rivetted and thought the storyline was constantly engaging the viewer.
Some reviews said how awful the actress who plays Maddie was. She wasn't any different then she was in the Bosch series and I never found her acting horrific.
The series is very well done and can't wait for season 2 :)
We want more of this incredible series
sas20146 May 2022
Big Bosch fan. I want atleast 3-4 more series.
I am a huge fan of Titus and this detective serie. Right now enjoying the legacy but can't get enough. Please make more series. Characters are credible and actors play great roles. Bosch, maddy etc. I recommend this serie to all the detective lovers.
I am a huge fan of Titus and this detective serie. Right now enjoying the legacy but can't get enough. Please make more series. Characters are credible and actors play great roles. Bosch, maddy etc. I recommend this serie to all the detective lovers.
"Everybody counts or nobody counts"
bosporan6 May 2022
Bosch is back with all his bolshy, Boschy Boschiness!
A new role as a PI makes sense drawing on his 27 years as a cop, with Maddie following in his footsteps as a rookie at LAPD. Madison Lintz has developed immensely as an actress during her tenure on Bosch and plays the part of police trainee and daughter admirably.
The main thrust of season one is finding the long lost love and potential heir of an ultra rich man, despite the objections of others. Bosch also enters an unlikely partnership with Honey Chandler as they try to close out on Carl Rogers.
An excellent series with a welcome change of pace and scenario allowing more stories to develop without becoming stale or burdened with baggage.
A new role as a PI makes sense drawing on his 27 years as a cop, with Maddie following in his footsteps as a rookie at LAPD. Madison Lintz has developed immensely as an actress during her tenure on Bosch and plays the part of police trainee and daughter admirably.
The main thrust of season one is finding the long lost love and potential heir of an ultra rich man, despite the objections of others. Bosch also enters an unlikely partnership with Honey Chandler as they try to close out on Carl Rogers.
An excellent series with a welcome change of pace and scenario allowing more stories to develop without becoming stale or burdened with baggage.
The Magic Continues Strong
twelve-house-books10 May 2022
A police and crime drama enthusiast's wet dream. For fans of classic Noir as well as every other excellent legal drama produced since those heady days (Miami Vice not included). Filled with intrigue, action, wit, humor, and every other emotion, this new series continues the magic the original series gave us. Big fan of films shot in L. A. here--because I was raised in Hollywood. So I know the layout and the kinds of people who make that city tick. Tough, tough-minded, and never backing down.
Slow start but brilliant by the end of Season 1
grantss11 February 2023
(Review updated after Season 2).
Having resigned from the LAPD Harry Bosch is now a private investigator. Business has been quite slow but some decent cases are starting to come his way. He soon finds himself working with Honey Chandler, once his nemesis then his career-saving attorney. Meanwhile his daughter Maddie is learning the ropes as a police officer.
I loved the original Bosch series so was initially a bit disappointed with this series. Things moved quite slowly and disjointedly and the engagement levels were fairly low. One of the best aspects to the original series was the police procedural stuff and that isn't present here, well not to the same degree. There is very little of the police stuff and the only link to that is Maddie, the rookie cop. That was initially the worst part of the new series as she seems not cut out to be a cop.
There's also less variety of characters than the original series. Another great thing about that series was that Harry wasn't the only character in the spotlight or worth supporting, there were people like Jerry, Lt. Billets, Chief Irving, Crate and Barrell, Maddie, Eleanor and the host of secondary characters who, through great character development in the show, we got to know well.
Here, it's just about Harry, Maddie and Honey Chandler, making for a narrow focus.
It also didn't help that I watched this straight after watching all seven seasons of Bosch, making comparison unavoidable. A decent gap would have made it easier to view this series in isolation.
However, after a few episodes things start to fall into place. A few good mysteries and plots develop, the intrigue and action ramps and things get much more engaging. Even Maddie's sub-plot gets more interesting as we see the stuff she has to deal with a cop, how this affects her and how this overlaps with Harry and Honey Chandler's work. It makes for an engaging character arc.
Season 2 picks up where S1 left off and provides heaps of intrigue and action. It also brings Maddie more to the fore, making it feel less of a one-man band sort of show. "Mo" Bassi also gets to feature more, further broadening the characters and the engagement. On the downside, there's a few more contrivances than normal - Episode 2 felt particularly rushed and implausible - but it's still fantastically entertaining.
Overall, this series isn't quite as good as the original - I still prefer the police procedural stuff and multi-character aspect of that - but being of the same level of quality as the original was always going to be difficult to achieve, that being one of the greatest TV drama series of all time. It's still excellent though and I'll definitely be back for Season 3.
Season ratings: S1&2: 9/10.
Having resigned from the LAPD Harry Bosch is now a private investigator. Business has been quite slow but some decent cases are starting to come his way. He soon finds himself working with Honey Chandler, once his nemesis then his career-saving attorney. Meanwhile his daughter Maddie is learning the ropes as a police officer.
I loved the original Bosch series so was initially a bit disappointed with this series. Things moved quite slowly and disjointedly and the engagement levels were fairly low. One of the best aspects to the original series was the police procedural stuff and that isn't present here, well not to the same degree. There is very little of the police stuff and the only link to that is Maddie, the rookie cop. That was initially the worst part of the new series as she seems not cut out to be a cop.
There's also less variety of characters than the original series. Another great thing about that series was that Harry wasn't the only character in the spotlight or worth supporting, there were people like Jerry, Lt. Billets, Chief Irving, Crate and Barrell, Maddie, Eleanor and the host of secondary characters who, through great character development in the show, we got to know well.
Here, it's just about Harry, Maddie and Honey Chandler, making for a narrow focus.
It also didn't help that I watched this straight after watching all seven seasons of Bosch, making comparison unavoidable. A decent gap would have made it easier to view this series in isolation.
However, after a few episodes things start to fall into place. A few good mysteries and plots develop, the intrigue and action ramps and things get much more engaging. Even Maddie's sub-plot gets more interesting as we see the stuff she has to deal with a cop, how this affects her and how this overlaps with Harry and Honey Chandler's work. It makes for an engaging character arc.
Season 2 picks up where S1 left off and provides heaps of intrigue and action. It also brings Maddie more to the fore, making it feel less of a one-man band sort of show. "Mo" Bassi also gets to feature more, further broadening the characters and the engagement. On the downside, there's a few more contrivances than normal - Episode 2 felt particularly rushed and implausible - but it's still fantastically entertaining.
Overall, this series isn't quite as good as the original - I still prefer the police procedural stuff and multi-character aspect of that - but being of the same level of quality as the original was always going to be difficult to achieve, that being one of the greatest TV drama series of all time. It's still excellent though and I'll definitely be back for Season 3.
Season ratings: S1&2: 9/10.
Soundtrack
egrebbell-832559 May 2022
A solid show with awful intro music
mlk187 May 2022
The show is solid with strong familiar characters. It's not the same as the gritty cop drama that was the original Bosch, but it is developing nicel and I have high hopes that it will develop into an 8 or 9. But so far after 3 episodes it's a strong 7. Which is high praise as most of the stuff on TV is barely worthy of a 4 or 5. For me it loses a point because the intro music is horrendous. Like someone should be fired horrendous. They needed to replicate the dark jazzy intro from the original, not use some odd 1980's Miami Vice soundtrack reject. Bosch was one of the only show where I did not click "skip intro". I won't make that mistake with Bosch Legacy. Blech.
Hackers who can hack anything always mask poor writing
jeroen-10622 October 2023
It's getting a bit tiring that Bosch runs to a hacker to solve his problems every time and this hacker being able to hack pretty much anything. This is completely unrealistic. What's also unrealistic is how he does it.
In 2023 writers should be acutely aware of technology and how things really work OR hire a consultant to review the script.
This is just very lazy writing - a cop out (pun intended).
I wish this show went a bit more out their stiff direction also. The direction and cinematography feels formulaic, just supporting the story and no room for creativity. The acting from the daughter of Bosch as well as Chandler shows a limited palette. Are these actors allowed and incentivized to put in more humanity? Show the rough edges?
Luckily we see Bosch a bit more emotional in the early episodes of season 2.
In 2023 writers should be acutely aware of technology and how things really work OR hire a consultant to review the script.
This is just very lazy writing - a cop out (pun intended).
I wish this show went a bit more out their stiff direction also. The direction and cinematography feels formulaic, just supporting the story and no room for creativity. The acting from the daughter of Bosch as well as Chandler shows a limited palette. Are these actors allowed and incentivized to put in more humanity? Show the rough edges?
Luckily we see Bosch a bit more emotional in the early episodes of season 2.
Glad Bosch is back, but I miss the grit
ross-fortini20 May 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I was really excited when the Bosch franchise was resurrected. But after watching all the episodes currently available, Bosch:Legacy just doesn't have the emotional depth, backstory-inflicted pain, and general undercurrent of darkness of the original. I miss the grittiness.
First, I 100% agree with everyone who has complained about the title track. IT. IS. AWFUL. Yeah, we get it: "Oh, my, my--times are changin'!" (that's the entirety of the lyrics, ugh). Showrunners: if this somehow gets picked up for season 2, PLEASE ditch this bad Walmart-version-of-a-Michael-Jackson-B-side track for something more sophisticated.
The storylines are standard fare, but at least they weave in a few passing references to the prior series. Titus Welliver and Mimi Rogers carry the show best as they can with as much gravitas as the script allows. But taking into account Madison Lintz's mediocre performance in the original series, her Maddie character is now completely unbelievable as a rookie police officer. I wish I could commit to the premise, but it just doesn't work. (UPDATE: Just watched the most recent 2 episodes, and they are DANGEROUSLY close to jumping the shark, especially with Maddie's story arc. So her partner gets shot and the captain decides *Maddie* should inform the family. Really?!? And when she does so, she doesn't mention her partner is STILL ALIVE until 30 seconds into the conversation! C'mon man!)
The baddies are completely one-dimensional, more so than the first series. And the "Bad Russians shaking down crooked American businessmen" trope is SO 1980's. They rarely appear on-screen unless a 30-second discussion of a plot detail is needed, and most of their 'badness' is explained by the main characters discussing what they found online, or after breaking into the bad guys' homes or businesses. It all feels too much like the cookie-cutter, 60-minute cop procedurals infecting network TV.
In summary, I wish this reboot would've been more "Breaking Bad" and less "NCIS: (insert variation here)". Maybe if this first go-round is as successful as the original, the showrunners will feel more empowered--and have the budget--to take some risks and get back to the dirtier version of this franchise.
First, I 100% agree with everyone who has complained about the title track. IT. IS. AWFUL. Yeah, we get it: "Oh, my, my--times are changin'!" (that's the entirety of the lyrics, ugh). Showrunners: if this somehow gets picked up for season 2, PLEASE ditch this bad Walmart-version-of-a-Michael-Jackson-B-side track for something more sophisticated.
The storylines are standard fare, but at least they weave in a few passing references to the prior series. Titus Welliver and Mimi Rogers carry the show best as they can with as much gravitas as the script allows. But taking into account Madison Lintz's mediocre performance in the original series, her Maddie character is now completely unbelievable as a rookie police officer. I wish I could commit to the premise, but it just doesn't work. (UPDATE: Just watched the most recent 2 episodes, and they are DANGEROUSLY close to jumping the shark, especially with Maddie's story arc. So her partner gets shot and the captain decides *Maddie* should inform the family. Really?!? And when she does so, she doesn't mention her partner is STILL ALIVE until 30 seconds into the conversation! C'mon man!)
The baddies are completely one-dimensional, more so than the first series. And the "Bad Russians shaking down crooked American businessmen" trope is SO 1980's. They rarely appear on-screen unless a 30-second discussion of a plot detail is needed, and most of their 'badness' is explained by the main characters discussing what they found online, or after breaking into the bad guys' homes or businesses. It all feels too much like the cookie-cutter, 60-minute cop procedurals infecting network TV.
In summary, I wish this reboot would've been more "Breaking Bad" and less "NCIS: (insert variation here)". Maybe if this first go-round is as successful as the original, the showrunners will feel more empowered--and have the budget--to take some risks and get back to the dirtier version of this franchise.
Isn't the same
mbizzle-785174 June 2022
Old one I loved, new one is so boring that my wife can't even stay awake. And Maddy is not even remotely convincing as a cop. I can't understand how this is rated so high. An 8.7 (currently) are you kidding me?!? You realize the caliber of shows that are rated that high? It is this one for sure!
It Delivers For Bosch Fans
miguel_archibald6 May 2022
If you were a fan of Bosch you will be a fan of this, plain and simple. Stephen Chang is a seamless addition to ensemble. All the characters are changing gears as the show moves forward and from the first four episodes it is working for me.
Thrilled to be able to see more of this!
julymermaid7 May 2022
Delivers in every way and if you're a Bosch fan, it is unmissable ... I love that it picks up from where it left off and they haven't tried a completely weird spinoff . Titus Welliver will forever be known as Harry Bosch for delivering this character so convincingly and in such entirety. More please and much much more ...
Glad to have Bosch back
gnkelly-973228 May 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I wasn't sure how I was going to feel with this show. The original series were so good - ok they had the odd wobble in later years - but you know what I mean. Four episodes in, I'm liking it!
It has continued the format of several stories running alongside each other. Titus continues to be a great lead. Chandler's character gets a lot more screen time and plays more of a part in the parallel stories.
I only have two complaints really (a mark off for each):
1. Bosch has lost access to his stunning hillside home and no longer works from the LAPD precinct, and now lives and works in a grubby apartment. Chandler no longer works for her big corporate law firm and works out of a house where we only ever see one room. It all kinda feels like they were trying to cut corners on sets and locations, and it's just too obvious.
2. Maddie is another one getting a lot of screen time this time around. And, unfortunately, she has always been a negative for Bosch. Madison Lintz just can't act! She's playing a rookie here stumbling through how to be a police officer. But she was already a mediocre actress stumbling through how to act. Her scenes are hard to watch and honestly add zero to the show.
It has continued the format of several stories running alongside each other. Titus continues to be a great lead. Chandler's character gets a lot more screen time and plays more of a part in the parallel stories.
I only have two complaints really (a mark off for each):
1. Bosch has lost access to his stunning hillside home and no longer works from the LAPD precinct, and now lives and works in a grubby apartment. Chandler no longer works for her big corporate law firm and works out of a house where we only ever see one room. It all kinda feels like they were trying to cut corners on sets and locations, and it's just too obvious.
2. Maddie is another one getting a lot of screen time this time around. And, unfortunately, she has always been a negative for Bosch. Madison Lintz just can't act! She's playing a rookie here stumbling through how to be a police officer. But she was already a mediocre actress stumbling through how to act. Her scenes are hard to watch and honestly add zero to the show.
Love it
zenmateisshite7 May 2022
It is really refreshing to see that some reboots are actually good. Hope is not lost.
In this iteration of Bosch there are slight differences than the older version:
All this makes the new show very easy to digest and I love it.
The only disappointment is that the new theme intro is not as good as the old one; "Can't Let Go" IMHO, and that we don't see his cool apartment, at least not for a while.
Glad they featured Michael Kiwanuka's song in episode 1.
In this iteration of Bosch there are slight differences than the older version:
- Only a couple or three cases (the older version had so much happening)
- Less characters. They introduced one or two new ones like that excellent "IT/hacker" guy, and Mady's cop friends, and done it so well.
- Better editing, dialogue, and sound. I think this version is made in such a way to appeal to the masses.
All this makes the new show very easy to digest and I love it.
The only disappointment is that the new theme intro is not as good as the old one; "Can't Let Go" IMHO, and that we don't see his cool apartment, at least not for a while.
Glad they featured Michael Kiwanuka's song in episode 1.
Exceptional
danaejudge6 May 2022
More of the Same and that's a Good Thing.
jjenk91112 May 2022
We didn't have to wait long for Titus Welliver reprise his role as Harry Bosch in Bosch: Legacy. From the episodes I've watched, this series continues where the series finale left off: Bosch is a PI, Madelyn is now a cop, and Honey Chandler is reluctantly back to work after her near-fatal shooting. I've been watching this on Freevee (formally IMDbTV) and I was expecting ad breaks. No ad breaks on my end. (Not sure why, though. Don't look a gifted horse in the mouth, am I right?) Anyway, I dig this series, and I'll continue to watch it.
So far so good
philldr89 May 2022
I'm only one episode in and I'll say so far so good. I'm not sure of the purpose of making this a brand new show instead of just making it the next season of the original Bosch. But I was a big fan of the original so of course I'm going to check this out.
Only 2 complaints. Wtf is up with the intro music. The original was great and made it very noir and fit the show since Bosch loved jazz. Also I don't buy Maddie as a street cop at all. I think she would have been better suited for the DA's office even if you had to jump forward in time to bypass law school.
Update: I bailed. It's not the same show. Loved the original but not this.
Only 2 complaints. Wtf is up with the intro music. The original was great and made it very noir and fit the show since Bosch loved jazz. Also I don't buy Maddie as a street cop at all. I think she would have been better suited for the DA's office even if you had to jump forward in time to bypass law school.
Update: I bailed. It's not the same show. Loved the original but not this.
As great as Bosch
tranat7121 May 2022
Bosch series "ended" after season 6. Bosch Legacy is basically season 7. Does not miss a beat. Like the series never ended. 100% as awesome as the original Bosch.
Basically reviewing Bosch Legacy is like reviewing Bosch. Both are superb.
Basically reviewing Bosch Legacy is like reviewing Bosch. Both are superb.
As good as the original series but what a shame.....
nijell13 May 2022
I must be the only one that finds Madison Lintz acting irritating!? I could put up with her in Bosch because she had a minor role but, oh dear, she's unfortunately got a bigger part in this new Legacy edition. Wooden is one way to describe her inability to act from her 'perpetual singular look' to her unconvincing character portrayals. It is such a shame the Director cannot see this too! If you fast forward past her bits you'll enjoy this much more, in fact it won't really change the story line either!
No Noir Here
Viroquan27 May 2022
When compared the the cinematography of the original Bosch series, Bosch Legacy has high school level production values.
Just not good.
Storylines lack nuance & the Maddie as newbie cop is just dumb - she went to expensive private schools & becomes a uniform? She is also a dreadful actress.
Just not good.
Storylines lack nuance & the Maddie as newbie cop is just dumb - she went to expensive private schools & becomes a uniform? She is also a dreadful actress.
Bosch
jclements-129612 March 2023
Loved the original Bosch series and am loving the new Bosch Legacy, however how could they put the series on a channel with commercials???
It's driving me nuts. I have all channels that are commercial free on purpose and I don't watch commercial TV to avoid commercials.
Will it stay only on I think it's called freebe. Very annoying or will another station pick up the series so I can avoid commercials??
What do other viewers think? I'm curious.
Are other people avoiding the latest version of Bosch because of commercials???
Also IMBD drives me nuts requiring a certain number of characters 🙄
It's driving me nuts. I have all channels that are commercial free on purpose and I don't watch commercial TV to avoid commercials.
Will it stay only on I think it's called freebe. Very annoying or will another station pick up the series so I can avoid commercials??
What do other viewers think? I'm curious.
Are other people avoiding the latest version of Bosch because of commercials???
Also IMBD drives me nuts requiring a certain number of characters 🙄
Worth the wait
rockingjerry7 May 2022
There's always some trepidation when it comes to sequels, follow-ups, etc. Hollywood has a tendency to blow it by taking things that aren't broken and "fixing" them until they are.
The new series doesn't disappoint. The characters are still solid, the storylines still worthy of the name. The addition of Stephen Chang is a winner.
My biggest takeaway after the first two episodes is the change in Honey. She has an edge to her now that wasn't evident before. She'll let her feathers get ruffled and isn't afraid to show it.
Happy to hear it's already been picked up for another season.
The new series doesn't disappoint. The characters are still solid, the storylines still worthy of the name. The addition of Stephen Chang is a winner.
My biggest takeaway after the first two episodes is the change in Honey. She has an edge to her now that wasn't evident before. She'll let her feathers get ruffled and isn't afraid to show it.
Happy to hear it's already been picked up for another season.
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