Amazon MGM Studios has canceled the upcoming J. Edgar spinoff in theBoschuniverse. Initially set to be developed byBlue Bloodsalum Larry Andries, the J. Edgar show would have followed Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, as he moved to Little Haiti, Miami, for an undercover FBI mission. It was confirmed that Jamie Hector, who played Edgar inall seven seasons ofBosch,would lead the potential new series, and was one of two in the works for the franchise.
Now, just two years shy of when it was first announced,Deadlinehas brought word thatthe Hector-led newBoschspinoff is no longer happening at Prime Video. The project was one of the twoBoschspinoffs that the studio planned on developing, with the other being the Maggie Q-led Detective Renee Ballard spinoff, which has been filming since late July 2024. However, the studio is no longer moving forward with the J. Edgar spinoff, but no reasoning has been given for its cancellation at the time of writing, with some speculations citing Andries' charge of six felony counts of sexual assault in LA earlier this year.
Regardless of why it was axed, the J. Edgar-focusedBoschspinoff isn’t the only show Amazon MGM isn’t moving forward with, asthey have also cancelled theWho’s the Boss?sequel show. The revival of the classic sitcom was set to have both Tony Danza and Alyssa Milano returning to star and Amazon Freevee distribute the project, which was first ordered in 2022. Sources do report that while the show has yet to be shared with other platforms for a potential survival, Sony Pictures Television are attempting to keep it alive.
What J. Edgar Spinoff Cancelation Means For The Bosch Universe
The Franchise Is Still Moving Away From the Original Series
With this new cancellation,it looks like there will only be one spin-off in theBoschuniversefor the foreseeable future. Maggie Q will make her debut as Ballard inthe upcomingBosch: Legacyseason 3. Currently, there’s no news on the release window of the new spin-off show, though production did kick off in July 2024, making it likely to arrive sometime in 2025. This seems even more likely considering that season 3 of the mothership show will bringBosch: Legacyto an end, with Prime Video likely still keen to tap into that fanbase.
Bosch: Legacy Cast & Character Guide
The Bosch: Legacy cast brings back several characters for the spinoff crime series as well as new additions as the show enters season 2.
While Andries' sexual assault charges might have something to do with the show’s cancellation, it also seems thatPrime Video is focusing on expanding theBoschuniverse with new charactersinstead of tapping into the nostalgic factor of the universe. This proves to be a different approach from the streaming platform’s other similar hit shows,ReacherandJack Ryan, which both have spinoffs in development based on previously established characters rather than ones soon to be introduced.
Our Take On The J. Edgar Show Cancelation
It’s Time to Move On
It seems like a risky move to develop a spin-off series that centers on a character who’s not yet in theBoschuniverse.Maggie Q doesn’t come into the picture until the finale ofBosch: Legacyseason 3, but Prime Video seems to be very comfortable with the decision to make anew show about Ballard. The J. Edgar spin-off series would have involved less risk, given thatBoschfans have invested in the character for seven seasons, though the short run of the show’s sequel has proven that it’s time to move on.
Is Bosch’s Renée Ballard Based On A Real Person? Real-Life Inspiration Explained
The new spinoff of Bosch: Legacy about Renee Ballard features a cold-case investigator who was inspired by a real-life member of the LAPD.
Bosch: Legacyhas been very successful withits new focus on the titular detective’s daughter and new officers on the force. While Bosch still shoulders the task of carrying out the main storyline, the upcoming crossover and new blood are what makes the revival refreshing. A spin-off series on J. Edgar would gain a few points for nostalgia, but let’s admit it, a Maggie Q spin-off is much more exciting, as it’s new and dangerous, and there’s no telling of what would happen.
Bosch
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Bosch is a crime drama series created by Eric Ellis Overmyer that ran for seven seasons on Prime Video between 2014 and 2021. The series centers on Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective that is juggling the case of a 13-year-old murder victim while standing trial after murdering a serial killer. After season 7 Bosch was followed by Bosch: Legacy in 2022.
Bosch: Legacy
Bosch: Legacy follows former LAPD detective Harry Bosch, now a private investigator navigating new challenges alongside attorney Honey Chandler. Set two years after his departure from the police force, the series also explores Bosch’s daughter Maddie’s entry into her career with the LAPD.
