Bosch: Legacy Season 3 marks the end of an era as Titus Welliver’s portrayal of Harry Bosch reaches its climactic finale. The episode titled “Dig Down” doesn’t just close Bosch’s chapter but also opens the door to a new spin-off centered on Renée Ballard, played by Maggie Q. Ballard appears at Bosch’s doorstep with a decades-old cold case, signaling a fresh but familiar narrative path. Although a petition is circulating online to bring Bosch back, this season wraps up with him taking on one final case — a nod to his enduring legacy.
The penultimate episode, “Badlands,” dives into Bosch’s commitment to justice as he sets out to capture Finbar McShane, the man responsible for murdering Siobhan Murphy’s family. With help from his old special forces comrade Ken Gerbizs and Mo, Bosch tracks McShane to Mexico. Their mission, however, hits a snag when local authorities interfere. Bosch, bound by a promise to his daughter Maddie, tries to bring McShane in alive — but Ken ultimately takes matters into his own hands, shooting McShane to exact retribution.
Bosch and Chandler Trap a Cartel Kingpin, Ballard Steps Into the Spotlight
Another major thread in Episode 9 involves the effort to bring down cartel figure Humberto Zorrillo, implicated in Detective Robertson’s murder. Bosch, with legal ally Honey Chandler, uses leverage over Sheriff Garrity to extract key intel. With Garrity’s cooperation, the DEA successfully apprehends Humberto before he can retaliate. This subplot also seeds future conflict, as tensions flare between Chandler and LAPD Chief Hughes — a narrative likely to continue in Ballard.
Bosch Legacy Season 3 (Photo: Amazon Freevee)Season 3’s finale officially sets the stage for Ballard’s story. Following a tense encounter outside Bosch’s home, Ballard reveals she’s investigating the “Flower Girls” case, a cold case involving murdered Filipino women. Files have mysteriously vanished, and Ballard suspects the killer is active again. Despite resistance from the LAPD’s Captain Seals, Bosch insists on helping. Their alliance marks the symbolic handover of investigative duties — with Bosch becoming the mentor figure to Ballard.
Bosch and Ballard Stop a Killer, but Unresolved Threads Leave Room for More
Bosch and Ballard’s investigation quickly homes in on Jeremy McKee, a firefighter with links to both early and recent murders in the case. With help from Maddie and her partner, Reina Vasquez, they obtain McKee’s DNA, but legal limitations force them to keep digging. Eventually, with Mo’s technical assistance, they track McKee and stop him just as he prepares to strike again. The case is finally cracked, and Chandler prepares to seek the death penalty against McKee, giving Bosch one final win.
The final scenes deliver both closure and anticipation. Bosch and Ballard part ways, hinting at possible reunions in the future. Yet, some storylines remain unresolved — Councilman Currey’s arc and Vasquez’s family turmoil are left open. This unfinished business offers narrative potential for the Ballard spin-off. While Bosch: Legacy has ended, the franchise isn’t slowing down.
With all episodes now streaming on Prime Video, fans can look forward to a new era anchored by Ballard, while still feeling the lasting presence of Harry Bosch.
