Bosch Prequel a Go at MGM+

MGM+ has greenlit Bosch: Start of Watch, a prequel to the Bosch detective franchise starring Cameron Monaghan (Shameless, Gotham) and Omari Hardwick (Star Trek: Section 31, Army of the Dead).

“We are thrilled to expand the Bosch universe with this compelling origin story that showcases how one of television’s most beloved detectives became the man we know today,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “With Cameron Monaghan and Omari Hardwick bringing these complex characters to life and the creative vision of Michael Connelly and our talented executive producers, Bosch: Start of Watch promises to deliver the gritty, authentic storytelling that honors the franchise’s legacy while opening an exciting new chapter.”

Based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling book series, Bosch: Start of Watch goes back to 1991 Los Angeles and follows 26-year-old Harry Bosch during his earliest days as a rookie cop. The series explores a city on the edge, teeming with racial tension, gang violence and a fractured LAPD.

Fabel Entertainment is producing the series. It is co-created and executive produced by Tom Bernardo and Brian Anthony, with Bernardo serving as showrunner. Connelly, Henrik Bastin, Jamie Boscardin Martin, and Jasmine Russ also serve as executive producers. Theresa Snider serves as co-executive producer for Hieronymus Pictures.

Production is set to begin on Bosch: Start of Watch in Los Angeles in 2026.

“I’m deeply grateful to Michael Wright and the team at MGM+ for championing this next chapter in Bosch’s journey with such remarkable care and integrity,” Connelly said. “Being able to see how Harry Bosch became the man we have loved for ten seasons is a gift to me and his many fans. I can’t wait to dig in with Cameron and the writers to explore this uncharted character territory.”

“It’s a terrific privilege to be able to explore both the origins of this iconic character and the Los Angeles that formed him in the early 1990s,” Bernardo commented. “In telling the story of a young Harry Bosch, we want to honor the faith of Michael Connelly’s legion of readers and the amazing audience that tuned into Bosch and Bosch: Legacy over the years. We’re excited to embark on this journey.”

“To get the opportunity to produce this show and shoot it on the streets of Los Angeles is a rare privilege these days,” noted Bastin. “By filming in L.A., we’ll be able to tap into the best creative talent this industry has to offer—and in doing so, deliver a story about Harry Bosch that fans have longed for. Thanks to MGM+ for giving us the resources to make it happen and to the California Tax Credit for bringing business back to L.A.!”