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Amazon's 'Ballard' Tops UK Charts Amid LAPD Corruption

7/16/2025

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Amazon Prime Video's gripping crime drama "Ballard," featuring Maggie Q as the tenacious Detective Renée Ballard, has surged to the top of UK streaming charts since its July 9 premiere. The series delves into chilling cold cases and exposes deep-rooted LAPD corruption. Fans can look forward to a potential Season 2, with production rumored to kick off in fall 2025.

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Amazon Prime Video's gripping crime drama "Ballard," featuring Maggie Q as the tenacious Detective Renée Ballard, has surged to the top of UK streaming charts since its July 9 premiere. The series delves into chilling cold cases and exposes deep-rooted LAPD corruption. Fans can look forward to a potential Season 2, with production rumored to kick off in fall 2025.