This has led to two spinoff shows, the newer of which is Ballard. The show explores the life and work of Detective Renee Ballard, who’s working on the underfunded cold cases unit. Despite being a spinoff of Bosch, the show actually draws plenty of inspiration from Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer, blending together the Michael Connelly shows in the perfect way.
Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer & Prime Video’s Ballard Share Themes & Include Similar Characters
Ballard Feels Intrinsically Linked To Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer
Although Prime Video’s Ballard is meant to be a spinoff of Bosch, the series has more narrative similarities with the Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer, which is also based on books by Michael Connelly. Ballard and The Lincoln Lawyer heavily explore social justice topics and the faults in the legal system.
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Ballard and The Lincoln Lawyer both show the sunnier and beachier side of Los Angeles.
Mickey Haller and Renee Ballard also feel very similar in that they’re extremely competent and top of their field, but they both experienced career setbacks due to factors they didn’t ask for. Mickey has the disease of addiction, which he has to manage to stay in recovery. Meanwhile, Renee experienced sexual assault from Olivas and faced retaliation when she reported it. Renee Ballard also has an emotional connection to her car, like Mickey Haller.
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