A decade-long saga has reached its final bloody moments, as Bosch: Legacy came to an end and Titus Welliver’s Harry Bosch saved his final day. The finale to Bosch: Legacy's third season was an almighty explosion of the best the show has to offer, with Harry's longest-running cold case finally coming to a close and a tear or two shed by millions across the world.
However, if Welliver has anything to do about it, this might not be the end of Bosch's time on our screens. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Welliver reiterated his frustrations with how the show ended, especially considering just how strong it continues to perform in the ratings. "Terrible, it feels terrible," Welliver admitted, adding, "I love Harry Bosch and I miss him. You form a bond with a character over time, and I feel like I keep waiting for him to show up. But I'm extremely proud of what we've accomplished in 10 years."
The man behind the action knows it is all down to such a dedicated fanbase that Bosch has remained so relevant for so long and continues to draw widespread appeal even with the curtain closing. But could Bosch continue? Well, "never say never," Welliver admits. The star has repeated on several occasions how much he would love for Bosch to get longer to thrive, saying in this interview, "It's a tremendous gift, and I think if anything, when I say it feels bad, I just feel sad just because the experience was so incredibly positive for 10 years, and to have such an incredibly devout, dedicated fan base, which is why we lasted 10 years. It's hard to say goodbye to that, but never say never."
It isn't just the man at the front of the series calling for more, with Bosch fans having consistently declared their frustration with the cancellation ever since it was announced. In fact, an online petition seeking to save the show and "finish the story right" has so far earned over 30,000 signatures, which is a staggering amount illustrating the love this series has attained. Although it may not have made a concrete change to Amazon's decision, the petition certainly hasn't gone unnoticed, with Welliver himself even commenting on it in the aforementioned interview. He said, "I find it deeply touching and moving. The fans have always, from the beginning, been really, really supportive." He then added, "People are out there and they're expressing their feelings in real time, and I'm very appreciative of all that." Whether or not Bosch continues, it's clear the Legacy is built to live on well in the memory of millions.
As the final two episodes of Bosch: Legacy began streaming on April 18, 2025, audiences witnessed Harry Bosch's complex interactions with Detective Renée Ballard, played by Maggie Q. In Episode 10, titled "Big Dawn," Harry meets Renée for the first time when she confronts him about the case books he allegedly stole related to the "Flower Girl" murders. This encounter sets the stage for the upcoming spinoff series centered on Ballard, which will be the next installment in the Michael Connelly universe.
The "Flower Girl" murders have been a cold case for about a dozen years when the episode begins, and Harry is adamant about wanting to solve it before another victim is found. While Renée is advised to keep her distance, Harry's determination to work on the case leads to a reluctant partnership between the two detectives. Welliver remarked on their chemistry, stating, "Maggie’s exceptional in the role, and she really gets it. There’s a tone in the Bosch canon that needs to be adhered to to a certain degree, and she got Renée immediately."
Welliver believes that the legacy of Harry Bosch will endure for decades. "He lives on in Michael's books, and Mike being as prolific as he is, he still continues to write Bosch books. I really feel like this show has a commitment and a depth to it that will always go on. It will be rediscovered and discovered by new audiences and the devout people," he said.
As one door closes, another opens wide, with Welliver confirmed to return as a supporting character in the new spinoff series, Ballard, this summer. The first trailer for the spinoff has given fans confirmation that Welliver will reprise his role as Bosch, which has been a significant part of his career for a decade. He expressed his excitement about the new series and the opportunity to continue working with the Bosch team, stating, "Even if we were given a last season... Harry's not getting killed, and he's not riding off into the sunset. That's not the way he rolls. Michael Connelly and I, and Henrik Basten and Tom Benarda...we'll do something. I mean, this is a relationship that spans a decade, and we don't want it to end. And if it's not going to be Bosch, it's going to be something else."
Looking ahead, Welliver is also involved in the upcoming spinoff of The Equalizer, which will air on CBS on April 20, 2025, as the backdoor pilot episode titled "Sins of the Father." He noted, "I had a blast doing it. Juani is a marvelous actor. She’s great, and it was really wonderful to finally get to work with Latifah, who I’ve known for a long time. I love that show; it’s just fun."
Despite the end of Bosch: Legacy, Welliver's connection to the character and the franchise remains strong. He expressed his sadness about saying goodbye to Bosch, saying, "I feel sad because I forged close relationships with actors and writers and producers and our crew over a decade. It has been a ‘perfect storm’, for lack of a better word. There are many more stories to tell, but I miss Harry. I am not an actor who brings my work home. I am an actor portraying a character. But I formed an emotional bond with that character over the years. I wish that I could call him up and go and have lunch with him."
As fans of the series reflect on the journey of Harry Bosch, it’s clear that the character has made a significant impact, with Welliver stating, "If a person was a victim of a crime, they would want Harry Bosch to be working the case. Because it is all very personal to him and he is relentless. He will not give up. And that is what you want. He goes into a building that everyone is running out of. And that requires tremendous courage." With such a rich legacy behind him, the future of Bosch may yet hold more stories to tell.
