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MGM+ Announces Bosch Prequel: 'Start of Watch' in 2026

10/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

MGM+ has greenlit Bosch: Start of Watch, a prequel about Harry Bosch.
Production will begin in Los Angeles in 2026.
Cameron Monaghan will portray a young Bosch, with Omari Hardwick as Eli Bridges.
Based on Michael Connelly's novels, the drama is set in 1991 Los Angeles and will be distributed internationally, including the United States and United Kingdom, with Michael Wright, head of MGM+, stating it expands the Bosch universe.

History

Historical Context

The 1991 Los Angeles riots erupted amid escalating racial tensions and criticism of the LAPD, particularly under Chief Daryl Gates. The unrest, which resulted in over 50 deaths, was fueled by incidents of police brutality, including the murder of civil rights attorney Howard Elias. This historical backdrop informs the narrative of the series Bosch: Start of Watch, exploring the complexities of urban life and justice.

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Story summary

MGM+ has greenlit Bosch: Start of Watch, a prequel about Harry Bosch.
Production will begin in Los Angeles in 2026.
Cameron Monaghan will portray a young Bosch, with Omari Hardwick as Eli Bridges.
Based on Michael Connelly's novels, the drama is set in 1991 Los Angeles and will be distributed internationally, including the United States and United Kingdom, with Michael Wright, head of MGM+, stating it expands the Bosch universe.

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