Bosch: Legacy Needs a Prequel Series Inspired by Dexter: Original Sin

Essential Insights on the Future of the Bosch Franchise

While Bosch: Legacy will conclude after its third season, the potential for a spin-off focusing on Harry Bosch’s early LAPD career remains strong.
Titus Welliver, known for his narration of Bosch audiobooks, could reprise this role to provide a captivating voiceover for a prequel series, akin to Michael C. Hall’s participation in Dexter: Original Sin.
There’s a chance for crossovers with existing shows while exploring Bosch’s time as a rookie cop or his special forces background.

The Bosch: Legacy series may be wrapping up, but excitement lingers with Michael Connelly’s crime universe continuing through the upcoming Renee Ballard spin-off. Despite Amazon’s decision to cancel both Bosch: Legacy and the Jerry Edgar solo project, the Bosch brand holds numerous pathways for future exploration, notably a potential prequel that dives into Harry Bosch’s formative years in the LAPD.

When viewers first encountered Harry Bosch in 2014, he was already an established LAPD detective known for his gritty persona and his credo: “Everybody counts or nobody counts.”A prequel could provide fascinating insights into Bosch’s early investigative cases, drawing parallels to how Dexter will unpack Dexter Morgan’s early forensic career.

Titus Welliver’s Narration and the Dexter Connection

As fans anticipate the debut of Dexter: Original Sin on Paramount+ in December 2024, they are also eager to learn how Harry Bosch grew into the hardened detective depicted in the original series. Both Bosch and Dexter feature flashbacks to their younger selves, suggesting a wealth of untold stories. Notably, both characters share tragic pasts, with their mothers being murdered, which influenced their divergent paths in law enforcement.

The Save Bosch: Legacy Petition

A petition advocating for the continuation of Bosch: Legacy was launched in September 2024. Fans can contribute by signing it HERE.
Historically, such petitions have successfully revived beloved shows.

In Dexter: Original Sin, Michael C. Hall lends his voice to embody Dexter’s inner thoughts. Should a prequel for Bosch: Legacy materialize, having “the inner voice of Harry” narrated by Titus Welliver would create an engaging experience alongside a younger actor portraying Bosch. Welliver’s previous narration of Connelly’s audiobooks has showcased his ability to breathe life into the character, and he has expressed his willingness to continue portraying Bosch for as long as desired.

Unpacking Harry Bosch’s Backstory: Endless Possibilities

Patrick Gibson is set to step into Dexter’s shoes in Dexter: Original Sin, following a legacy established by Michael C. Hall. As Hall enhances the series through voiceover, a similar strategy could be embraced in a Bosch prequel. A younger Harry Bosch has already been portrayed in flashbacks by Welliver’s sons in the previous Bosch series, giving audiences a glimpse into his character’s earlier life.

Given this groundwork, it is entirely plausible for the Bosch creative team to develop a series centered on Bosch’s protégé days or his experiences in the special forces during the Gulf War. This exploration would provide a rich narrative opportunity, with potential for familiar faces from the Bosch universe, such as Crate and Barrel, Grace Billets, Sgt. John ‘Mank’ Manciewicz, and Irvin Irving, giving fans a chance to reconnect with beloved characters in a new light. This mirrors the approach taken by Dexter: Original Sin, which examines early careers of both Dexter and Miami Metro colleagues.