Fans of Ballard<\/a><\/em> won\u2019t be left in the lurch after Season 1\u2019s bombshell cliffhanger because the detective drama is set to come back for more.<\/p>\n Prime Video\u2019s Ballard<\/em> will return for a second season, with Maggie Q<\/a> returning as Detective Ren\u00e9e Ballard. Based on Michael Connelly<\/a>\u2018s best-selling novels, the hit series has reached audiences in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.<\/p>\n Recently, there have been a few interesting additions to the cast, including Hamish Linklater<\/a> and Benjamin Bratt<\/a> in key roles. Here is everything we know so far about Season 2 of the hit Prime Video show.<\/p>\n Patrick Wymore\/Prime<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A spinoff from Bosch: Legacy<\/a><\/em>, the first season of Ballard follows Ren\u00e9e Ballard (Maggie Q), a former homicide detective who\u2019s reassigned to run a tiny, underfunded cold case unit composed largely of volunteers and reserve officers after speaking out against her sexual assault and being punished for her efforts. Soon, Ballard and her team uncover a serial killer operating in the shadows of Los Angeles. As Ballard and her crew dig deeper, they encounter corruption and cover-ups within the LAPD itself.<\/p>\n In the finale, the season ended on a cliffhanger: Ballard\u2019s attacker, Detective Robert Olivas (Ricardo Chavira<\/a>), was found dead under unclear circumstances, and Ballard, despite being hailed as a hero for her work on closing the high-profile cold case, was hauled away by police as their top suspect.<\/p>\n Executive producer and author of the Ballard<\/em> novels, Michael Connelly, stated: \u201cIt\u2019s a great privilege to have my characters brought to life on screen season after season, and it\u2019s thanks to the fans continuing to tune in that we\u2019re able to do so. I\u2019m especially grateful to Maggie Q for embodying Renee so perfectly, honoring the character as we take her into the next stage of her journey.\u201d<\/p>\n John Carroll Lynch (Thomas Laffont) and Maggie Q (Ren\u00e9e Ballard) in BALLARD. Tyler Golden\/Prime Video<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Maggie Q continues to portray the role of Detective Ren\u00e9e Ballard, who heads the cold case division of the LAPD. The character is also a recurring figure in Michael Connelly\u2019s novels, including The Dark Hours<\/em>, Desert Star<\/em>, and The Waiting<\/em>.<\/p>\n The show draws on the novels for her character and backstory as it creates a complex portrait of the detective.<\/p>\n In addition to Q, the cast includes Courtney Taylor<\/a> as Samira Parker, a former officer who returns to the force at Ballard\u2019s request. Also on board is John Carroll Lynch<\/a> as Thomas Laffont, a retired former police partner who returns to help Ballard run the cold case department.<\/p>\n Also starring in the drama\u00a0are Rebecca Field<\/a> as Colleen Hatteras, an eccentric volunteer who believes her \u201cintuition\u201d could help solve cases; Victoria Moroles<\/a> as Martina Castro, a sharp legal intern<\/span> eager to prove her worth; and Amy Hill<\/a> as Ballard\u2019s grandmother, Tutu. Also, expect kindred-spirit Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver<\/a>) to possibly lend a hand.<\/p>\n On January 22, Variety<\/a> announced that Rosanna Arquette has joined the cast as Jenny Ballard, Ren\u00e9e Ballard\u2019s estranged mother. In the books, her father, an accomplished surfer, drowns in a surfing accident when she is 14. After the loss of her father, her mother (named Makani in the books) abandoned her, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother in California.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n On March 9, Variety<\/a> announced that Benjamin Bratt would join the cast in the key recurring role of Ryan Ainsley, a former DEA Agent turned cowboy. Then, on March 12, Deadline<\/a> announced that Hamish Linklater had been cast as Chris Alexander, a magnetic but mysterious figure who is described as \u201ccharismatic\u201d and \u201ccalculating.\u201d<\/p>\n That is unknown at the time, but please check back for updates.<\/p>\n Not yet! But please check back.<\/p>\n Ballard<\/em>, Season 1, Streaming now, Prime Video<\/strong><\/p>\n More Headlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.wfmz.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fans of Ballard won\u2019t be left in the lurch after Season 1\u2019s bombshell cliffhanger because the detective drama is set to come back for more. Prime Video\u2019s Ballard will return for a second season, with Maggie Q returning as Detective Ren\u00e9e Ballard. 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How did\u00a0Ballard<\/em>\u00a0Season 1 end?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWho stars in Ballard<\/em>?<\/h2>\n
When will Season 2 premiere?<\/h2>\n
Is there a trailer?<\/h2>\n