BOSCH: START OF WATCH First Look Reveals Cameron Monaghan as Young Harry Bosch Alongside Omari Hardwick
Harry Bosch is heading back to the beginning of his career, and we've got our first look at Cameron Monaghan stepping into the role of the iconic detective in MGM+'s upcoming prequel series, Bosch: Start of Watch.
The new images also feature Omari Hardwick as veteran LAPD officer Eli Bridges, who will be working alongside a much younger, less experienced Bosch. The series takes us back to a rough period in Los Angeles history.
Based on the bestselling novels by Michael Connelly, the eight-episode crime drama takes place in 1992 and follows a 26-year-old Harry Bosch during his early days as a rookie cop.
This version of Los Angeles is dealing with racial tensions, gang violence, and growing distrust within a fractured LAPD. It's a dangerous time to be wearing a badge, especially for a young officer who's still figuring out what kind of cop he wants to become.
Bosch starts out handling routine police calls, but things get a lot more complicated when he becomes involved in a high-profile heist investigation that exposes a larger network of criminal corruption.
As the case unfolds, his loyalty to the department is tested, forcing him to make decisions that will ultimately define the detective fans know.
It's also where we get to see the beginnings of Bosch's personal code: “Everybody counts or nobody counts.”
One of the more interesting aspects of the prequel will be watching Monaghan bring his own take to a character that Titus Welliver made so memorable in the original Bosch series.
Rather than following an experienced detective who already knows how the system works, we'll be watching a young cop learn some hard lessons about justice, loyalty, and corruption.
Hardwick's Eli Bridges should also be an interesting addition to that story, giving Bosch an experienced officer to work alongside as he navigates the LAPD.
The cast also includes Ariana Guerra as Rosa and JD Pardo as Cory. Joining them are Kathleen Wilhoite, William Fichtner, Rafi Gavron, Raphael Sbarge, Azita Ghanizada, Kenneth Miller, Seamus Dever, Ryan McPartlin, Marco Rodriguez, and Shelli Boone.
The series comes from Fabel Entertainment and was co-created by Tom Bernardo and Brian Anthony, who also serve as executive producers. Bernardo is the showrunner.
I've always liked the idea of exploring Bosch's early years, especially during such a volatile period in Los Angeles. There's plenty of material to work with here, and it'll be interesting to see how the series develops the character before he becomes the hardened detective audiences are familiar with.
Monaghan has proven he can handle complicated characters, and seeing him take on Harry Bosch alongside Hardwick could make for a great crime drama.
Bosch: Start of Watch premieres on MGM+ on Sunday, January 10, with its first two episodes. New episodes will follow weekly, leading up to the season finale on Sunday, February 21.
