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What to Watch After Bosch
Beyond Bosch: Four Must‑Watch Tales of LA Crime and Redemption
If you’ve been glued to the relentless streets of Los Angeles with Harry Bosch, you’ll want to dive into four titles that each echo a different facet of that world. Countdown brings a fresh, high‑stakes urgency with its secret task‑force chase; Young Sherlock offers a gritty, youthful spin on the classic detective archetype; Memory of a Killer twists the crime‑drama formula with a heartbreaking battle against memory loss; and Ballard serves up a dependable, cold‑case driven plunge into LAPD corruption. Together, they form a curated mix of new energy, beloved classics, audience favorites, and the ultimate match for Bosch’s hard‑boiled vibe.
What ties these selections together is more than just a setting—they all explore the moral gray zones of law enforcement, the personal toll of relentless pursuit, and the intricate dance between justice and institutional decay. Whether you crave the ticking‑clock tension of Countdown, the intellectual fire of a young Sherlock, the emotional depth of a hitman confronting his own decline, or the steadfast determination of Detective Ballard, each series promises to satisfy the appetite of anyone who fell in love with Bosch’s uncompromising quest for truth.
Why these shows are similar to Bosch
Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect. A cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring recruit Julia Brasher catches his eye and departmental politics heat up, Bosch will pursue justice at all costs.
These recommendations branch out from Bosch with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Countdown
TV • 2025
crime • mystery
Why Watch Next
Countdown delivers the same pulse‑pounding LAPD grit as Bosch, but amps it up with a race‑against‑the‑clock plot and a multi‑agency task force, making it a fresh, adrenaline‑filled follow‑up for fans of gritty police drama.
Overview
When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.
Young Sherlock
TV • 2026
action_adventure • mystery
Why Watch Next
Young Sherlock captures the investigative brilliance and moral ambiguity that Bosch fans love, while adding a youthful, rebellious edge and a globe‑spanning conspiracy that feels both classic and invigorating.
Overview
Sherlock Holmes is a disgraced young man, raw and unfiltered, when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever.
Memory of a Killer
TV • 2026
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Memory of a Killer mirrors Bosch’s exploration of dual lives and personal redemption, pairing a hitman’s violent past with a heartbreaking battle against Alzheimer’s, offering a compelling, emotionally resonant twist on the genre.
Overview
Angelo Doyle lives two totally separate lives — fearsome NYC hitman and sleepy upstate Cooperstown photocopier salesman and father. Both of them are threatened when he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a disease he already lost his older brother to.
Ballard
TV • 2025
drama • crime
Why Watch Next
Ballard is a solid, crowd‑pleasing addition that returns to the LAPD’s dark underbelly, focusing on cold‑case investigations and internal corruption, delivering the reliable, hard‑boiled detective storytelling that never disappoints.
Overview
Detective Renée Ballard plunges into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy that threatens everything she stands for. With her own demons nipping at her heels, Ballard must outwit both criminals and colleagues to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families.
