Every Michael Connelly Book Adapted into a TV Series

Michael Connelly’s crime novels have been the inspiration for some of the best TV adaptations in recent years, bringing his complex characters and intense storylines to life.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of his books or just enjoy a great crime drama, these series are sure to keep you engaged from beginning to end.

Ballard

Ballard is the latest book-to-screen adaptation from Michael Connelly based on his Detective Renée Ballard, available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Detective Ballard is well known for working alongside Harry Bosch and first appeared in The Late Show, a nod to the graveyard shift that Ballard works.

Ballard leads the LAPD’s new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city’s long-forgotten crimes. Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth. The show has already been renewed for a second season.

Bosch

Bosch is a gripping crime drama on Amazon Prime Video, based on Michael Connelly’s best selling Harry Bosch novels. Starring Titus Welliver as seasoned LAPD detective Harry Bosch, the show follows him as he tackles tough murder cases while dealing with internal police politics and his own personal struggles. It’s a gritty and hard-hitting show that digs into the challenges of police work and the meaning of justice. Staying true to Connelly’s books, the series draws from three early novels in the series: City of Bones, The Concrete Blonde, and Black Echo to bring Bosch’s world to life on screen.

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Bosch: Legacy

Bosch: Legacy picks up where Bosch left off with Titus Welliver reprising his role as the title character, following Harry Bosch as he transitions from LAPD detective to private investigator, while his daughter, Maddie begins her own career as a LAPD officer. The story stays true to the storytelling that made Bosch a hit, bringing together new cases and exploring a father-daughter dynamic in the world of law enforcement.

Drawing inspiration from some of Connelly’s novels like The Wrong Side of Goodbye and The Night Fire, Bosch: Legacy explores Bosch operating outside of the police department while Maddie experiences the challenges of enforcing the law from the inside. If you loved the original Bosch series, this next chapter is must-watch TV.

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The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer is one of Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels, bringing the world of defense attorney Mickey Haller to life. Haller, a charming lawyer who runs his practice from the back seat of his Lincoln Town car, takes on high-stakes cases with an unconventional approach to the law, all while navigating his own personal and professional challenges.

Manuel Garcia-Ruffo stars as Mickey Haller, leading a cast that includes Neve Campbell. Drawing from bestselling novels The Brass Verdict and The Fifth Witness, this series keeps you hooked with its mix of legal action, suspense, and charisma. If you enjoy courtroom dramas with a flair, this Netflix series will keep you hooked.

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