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Bosch

Bosch is an American crime drama television series that follows LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch as he investigates murders and corruption in Los Angeles.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bosch is an American crime drama television series that follows LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch as he investigates murders and corruption in Los Angeles. It premiered on Prime Video in 2014 and ran for seven seasons, followed by the sequel series Bosch: Legacy.

Premise

The series centers on Harry Bosch, a homicide detective in the LAPD, as he solves murder cases while confronting institutional corruption and personal conflict.

Seasons

Bosch aired seven seasons in total. The season order is Season 1 (2014), Season 2 (2016), Season 3 (2017), Season 4 (2018), Season 5 (2019), Season 6 (2020), and Season 7 (2021).

Cast and characters

Titus Welliver plays Harry Bosch, with the ensemble cast varying across the run of the series.

Source material and franchise

The show adapts Michael Connelly’s Bosch novels and later led to the sequel series Bosch: Legacy.

Key facts

  • Bosch ran for seven seasons from 2014 to 2021.
  • The series stars Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch.
  • It is based on Michael Connelly’s series of Bosch novels.
  • Season 1 premiered on February 6, 2014, and Season 7 was the final season, released on June 25, 2021.
  • A sequel series, Bosch: Legacy, premiered in 2022 and continued the storyline.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers can access Bosch through Amazon Prime Video in Canada, depending on local catalog availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is the order of Bosch seasons?
The season order is Season 1 (2014), Season 2 (2016), Season 3 (2017), Season 4 (2018), Season 5 (2019), Season 6 (2020), and Season 7 (2021).
Who is in the cast of Bosch?
The lead cast includes Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch. The series also features a rotating ensemble across its seven-season run.
Is Bosch based on a book series?
Yes. Bosch is based on Michael Connelly’s series of Bosch novels.
Who wrote the Bosch books?
The Bosch books were written by Michael Connelly.
Is there a spin-off of Bosch?
Yes. Bosch: Legacy is a sequel spin-off series, and a Renée Ballard spin-off project was also announced.
Where can I watch Bosch?
Bosch is available on Prime Video. Bosch: Legacy was also streamed on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosch_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series run, spin-off information, Bosch: Legacy premiere and seasons
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3502248/episodes/
    Supports: Season list and release order
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3502248/
    Supports: Lead cast and series dates
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/bosch
    Supports: Based on Michael Connelly novels, Prime Video availability, creator and genre
  5. Michael Connelly — https://www.michaelconnelly.com/bosch-tv/
    Supports: Streaming availability, Bosch: Legacy, and spin-off project information