How many episodes are in Ballard?

Ballard has 10 episodes in this listed season.

When does Ballard premiere?

Ballard premieres on 2025-07-09.

Is Ballard a new series?

Ballard is a new series (Season 1).

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Ballard(2025)

Also known as Ballard: Casos sin resolver • Ballard : Affaires non résolues

Archived · Prime Video

7.512+10 eps

S01

DramaCrime

ON AIR: JUL 9Season 1Archived listing

What to Expect

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Ballard gives its cold-case mysteries room to unfold, piecing together old files, forgotten witnesses and the results of stubborn legwork. A long-buried killing or unresolved disappearance carries the season, with answers emerging gradually rather than in a quick rush of revelations. The tone is serious and dark, and grisly crimes and occasional violence give the methodical police work a harsh edge.

Renée Ballard’s independence complicates the teamwork: she is a driven loner who still depends on colleagues willing to back her up. Their efforts meet resistance inside a department that would rather leave the past alone. Los Angeles night streets and bureaucratic offices give that struggle a concrete backdrop, as pursuing answers means navigating both the city and the institution they work for.

Best for

cold case mysteries, slow-burn investigations and Drama

Story lane

Drama and Crime

Commitment

Season 1 · 10 episodes

Where

Prime Video

Official Premise

LAPD Detective Renée Ballard oversees a new cold-case division in the department.

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Strongest Match

The pleasure of watching a stubborn detective patiently untangle an old crime runs through both Ballard and Karen Pirie. Ballard works its Los Angeles cold cases through forgotten witnesses and team loyalty, while Karen brings dry banter, Scottish character, and flashbacks that gradually sharpen the clues.

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DramaCrime

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Why this pick

Ballard and Grace make room for methodical crime solving, with detectives following clues while personal troubles complicate the work. Ballard’s small team digs through Los Angeles cold cases, while Grace pairs its haunted lead with a younger colleague and dry humor; its missing-person cases bring a more urgent clock.

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Why this pick

Ballard’s appeal lies in a driven investigator who keeps pushing through danger and dead ends, a quality Neagley shares. Ballard builds tension through cold-case legwork and colleagues who have her back, while Neagley moves faster, with a lone investigator facing physical peril and relying on old loyalties.

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