Prime Video’s Bosch spinoff Ballard is one step closer to a Season 2 renewal after the California Film Commission recently awarded the series a $14.84 million tax credit.
According to Deadline, TV studios typically submit projects for tax incentives that they believe in, which either have already received a pickup or are on the verge of one. Ballard, which is set in Los Angeles, was put forward for the tax credit following strong ratings and reviews for its first season, which premiered on July 9, 2025.
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