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- Cameron Monaghan stars as rookie cop Harry Bosch in Bosch: Start of Watch, a prequel series set in 1992 Los Angeles that traces Bosch’s origin story during his first years on the force
- Omari Hardwick plays veteran LAPD officer Eli Bridges, mentoring Bosch amid rising racial tension, gang violence, and systemic corruption within the department
- MGM+ released first-look images from Bosch: Start of Watch ahead of its January 10 premiere, confirming the show’s visual tone and period setting
- Bosch: Start of Watch premieres Sunday, January 10 with two episodes, followed by weekly releases through the February 21 finale, available on MGM+ in the U.S., U.K., and multiple international markets
- Michael Connelly’s book series serves as the foundation for Bosch: Start of Watch, which centers on the formative experiences of his iconic detective character
- Fabel Entertainment produces the eight-episode series, co-created and executive produced by Tom Bernardo and Brian Anthony, with Bernardo as showrunner
Why it matters: Fans of the Bosch franchise gain a new entry that deepens the character’s backstory during a volatile moment in Los Angeles history, while MGM+ strengthens its original programming slate with a proven IP. The 1992 setting introduces a generation of viewers to the roots of a modern detective legend amid real-world social tensions.
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