Bosch's Titus Welliver & Michael Connelly

It has taken more than two decades for Michael Connelly's LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch to make it from the page to the screen. The character first appeared in the 1992 novel The Black Echo and since then, in a slew of bestselling books, has enamored readers across the globe. Those fans will soon be able to see that much-loved character embodied by Lost and The Good Wife star Titus Welliver in the Amazon Prime original Bosch. The show is being produced by Los Angeles-based Fabrik Entertainment, whose CEO, Henrik Bastin, has been working closely with Connelly to ensure that Bosch makes a faithful leap to a new medium. Red Arrow International is distributing the series across the globe, formally launching the show to the global market at MIPTV. World Screen caught up with Connelly and Welliver to discuss Bosch's journey to television.

[@Omerino82]

Titus Welliver is a fantastic Harry Bosch.

[@billytheweasel]

yeah

[@djpete2009]

Incredible.

[@janalinhartova8614]

I'm a fan of your show, you're super detectives and I enjoy watching you. You are far away, but the show broadcasts in the Czech Republic, always looking forward to Saturday and Sunday serial

[@laaradelain6593]

I watched him played an Irish criminal in another movie. He was a Mick Harry Bosch.

[@johnpalmer5131]

Don Omar I agree totally. This a classic example of why casting is so critically important movie or series.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Titus is sensational in this role. He plays the tough guy really well - but its the tender scenes with his daughter and ex-wife that really brings the character to life. Great show - and with so much great source material - long may it continue.

[@craigwillms61]

Agree, he gives the character depth beyond the tough guy whos "gut" is ALWAYS right.

[@dottmcse]

Titus has been such an under-rated actor for years. Fits the Bosch roll very well. Looking forward to many more seasons by these two greats!

[@VtRD]

Agree. Lance Reddick is someone I'm sure I have seen in other productions--he is so brilliant here. Everyone is, really.

[@SyndicateOperative]

For sure. I've been a fan ever since I saw him in LOST as the man in black, and I was happy to see him featured as War in Supernatural too.

[@jpozenel]

When I got an Amazon prime membership I kept seeing this "Bosch" show popping up as a suggestion. I wasn't really interested but finally gave it a try. I ended up binge watching through two seasons. After watching the first season I didn't think the second could possibly be as good but I was wrong. Now I can't wait to see the coming season and I'm reading the books as well. Really great show...couldn't recommend it more highly.

[@warplanner8852]

PDTALLMAN, pretty much the same for me. What was compelling about the first season (I haven't caught up with you yet) is how likeable a lot of characters are. I refer specifically to Bosch's ex and daughter and the lesbian lieutenant. Also, how Bosch responds to his Hollywood division coworkers. There is a warmth there that is missing in other cop dramas. I guess it makes Bosch's situation a lot less hopeless.

[@novastar125]

Did u ever finish the series? I'm almost done.

[@chrischristie4447]

I did the same and then ended up buying every book written by Connelly. Its became a mainstay for me.

[@Roberob1189]

This is a fantastic show. It’s actually really annoying how the seasons are so short. Also how amazon puts all the episodes out at once. Because I’ll kill the whole season on a Sunday. And then have to wait a year for the next. But whatever. The show is amazing. The characters and the plots are amazing.

[@jsbcody]

It is 2019 when I post this and I just finished watching season 5, which was again, fantastic! I am re-watching all the previous seasons and notice little things.......SPOILER ALERT if you haven't watched season 1 and season 2 stop here! . . . . . Ok in the first season, Mads is checking out Harry's house and finds spent rifle casings in a a mason jar on the counter. Then in season two, Harry is attending an Officer's funerals ( no names on who was killed) and Harry is seen picking up one of the spent rifle casings from the ground (rifle salute at funeral) and later puts the casing in the mason jar. Harry explains to Chief why he does it. It is the details that are great. It is the writing that is great. It is all the actors that are great. I look forward to season 6 of Bosch and the continuing adventures of "Crate and Barrel".

[@Julian-bq9qv]

As Michael Connelly said, Titus Welliver IS harry Bosch. I could never see anyone else fill this role AND the audio narration by Titus on the audiobooks is a perfect match!!!

[@barryth]

I think we all agree, but we said that about Sean Connery. Season 10 will have a new Bosch😎

[@SerialChiller1000]

Titus has an amazing voice and I think fits the character perfectly.

[@Roberob1189]

An actor has never portrayed a character as good as Titus. The shows amazing.

[@soumikbanerjee3059]

Alan Rickman?

[@catwithabeard]

Totally agree!

[@jeraldbrewer6087]

It took me about 3 episodes to really "get" Welliver as Bosch (I've read every Bosch book & had my "Bosch" locked in my head), but after 3 shows I realized what he was doing with the character & have been knocked out by Welliver --& the rest of the cast-- ever since through the 2 seasons. (I can't wait for recently announced 3rd season.) Now when I read Bosch I see Welliver in my head. All Bosch & Connelly fans owe Amazon a a huge thanks for letting Connelly, Overmeyer, Welliver & Co. do their thing. This show alone is worth my Amazon Prime subscription. It is the best "cop show" since NYPD Blue. "Bosch" is "Breaking Bad" good.

[@oliverglenday7382]

I was exactly the same Titus wasn't the Bosch I imagined in my head but now when I read the books its him I see in my mind, amazing performance

[@k.j.d865]

I totally agree!

[@VtRD]

The LA vibe--that is another element that Bosch gets right. There are a couple of other writers who capture what LA is about, now and in the past, and it's not easy to do well. For a character like Bosch, you do not want a matinee idol, as they say. And the other characters need to have an edge to them, too. Hats off to the casting directors for nailing it.

[@dre32pitt]

I completely agree! Michael Mann is another person who gets and understands the LA vibe, which is extremely palpable.

[@SenhorRomantico1]

One of most honest interviews I have ever seen. Michael Connelly just laid it out there.Very refreshing without an interviewer who interrupts and distracts.

[@antifolkhero]

As someone who saw the show and then read the books, I can't think of Bosch as anyone other than Titus.

[@lancelemay6971]

Best cop show ever. I would watch this show as long as they make it. Great depth of characters.

[@paulfitzpatrick3136]

This is the best cop show I've ever seen.

[@joeygirl314]

I LOVE Cop shows, and just ADORE Bosch...wish they would go waaaaaay beyond Season 7, but - remember NYPD Blue?

[@paulfitzpatrick3136]

@@joeygirl314 I used to watch that at the time. I liked how gritty it was especially for that time and on regular tv.

[@paulbradford8240]

@@joeygirl314 I tend to agree. Hill Street Blues was excellent. NYPD Blue was great too at the beginning, then I felt it lost itself and I lost interest. The Shield was another great.

[@dre32pitt]

If you love Bosch, you'll love HBOs The Wire. A lot of the same crew are involved from actors to producers to directors. It's a much more gritty show.. But just as captivating nonetheless

[@paulfitzpatrick3136]

Andre G Dude I recently watched the Wire for the first time and loved it. I thought it was cool how they don’t just show the cops they show the drug dealers a lot too. A lot of cop shows have one dimensional bad guys that just have a scruffy beard and scowl cuz they’re so bad lol.

[@robertnegrete8309]

Hello Michael Connelly, I one day in cvs I bought my first book "The Overlook". I decided to stop drinking and I thought I would have free time to read, so many years later plus sober I have read all your books. I want to let you know Michael Connelly that I have 3 son's and my twins are juniors in cerritos high school ca. And I named one of twins after you Michael Connelly. Thank you for helping me be sober. I would love to buy a signed book by you, a Harry Bosch novel. God speed to all of you Michael Connelly. Amen.

[@celiabeverton4514]

I watched series 7 tonight, what an ending, I’m hoping as an PI we will be seeing more ❤️

[@marioschito7822]

I believe there are 23 books on Harry Bosch, I read them all and they are exceptional. If you like to read you will enjoy the show more after reading the books.

[@kazkazimierz1742]

I like the books a lot more.

[@gobyebo]

Who else is reminded of Humphrey Bogart - anyone?

[@roberthickerty390]

gobyebo good point. Has the same kind of presence. I could easily see him doing Chandler characters, film noir. Put him in a suit, fedora and a dimly lit office and he fit.

[@juliasmith6239]

So happy this is on Amazon; it's another reason to get Prime. I love Bosch. All the casting is so good and they've done a great job of adapting the stories.

[@preetk3006]

Harry Bosch does a good job playing Titus Welliver

[@martybarbeau]

Just watched the whole season 5 in three days! Like a good book you can't put it down! I love this show and Welliver is superb! I'm going to watch it again this weekend!!!

[@lancelemay6971]

Martin Barbeau - I had to rewatch the airplane scene in episode 8 and the guys visiting his house in episode 10. Plus his dog came back!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

I'm always like okay one more episode and I'll go to sleep... Then I realize it's 4am. 😂

[@bhcatlady]

The casting. Is perfect! They got the looks and personality of Harry, unlike Tom Cruise as 6'5", blonde Jack Reacher. I hope they will make lots more of this series. I loved every minute. I have read all the books and can never wait until the next one is "born".

[@1st_Julianna]

+Susan Kolpack Girl, you hit it right. I actually cried a bit when I found out Tom Cruise was playing Jack Reacher. I don't know what Lee Child was thinking, but a short shitty overly-hollywood Scientologist ain't what I see when I read the books. Titus Welliver, however, is perfect as Bosch (although he doesn't match Mr. Connolly's descriptions) Welliver has soul. Cruise has nothing.

[@karanpatel1452]

pbshelleygirl don’t worry honey, Tom Cruise is well respected and has acquired more money than fifty of your generations combined will ever have just in his lifetime. Thanks for sharing your bullshit opinion tho 😊

[@ripemm5737]

Karan Patel well it’s obviously apparent that your more of a Tom Cruise fan then a JackReacher fan,don’t get me wrong I like Tom Cruise movies,.in every Jack Reacher book Lee Child describes him as 6’2” and 240 pounds so how does Tom Cruise fit that description?who really cares about how much money he has.oh I guess you do!!

[@andrewcheesman8361]

Karan Patel .

[@carolynapie7820]

Having read all the Jack Reacher books, I knew that I would just hate TC playing the role. I'm not a TC fan either. Surprise--TC is Jack Reacher. A most pleasant surprise!

[@thorandmoljnir]

Having read and enjoyed all the Bosch novels I could never get a really good visual of Harry in my mind. He was always a muted, shadowy image. When I first saw the (excellent) Bosch series I realized they could not have picked a better guy to play Bosch. Titus Welliver is as perfect a character transported from fiction as I have ever seen. Now I'll never be able to see anyone else as Bosch.

[@RHoveyFamily1]

Wow. Spot on - "...a muted and shadowy image." Neither could I ever think of a face or actor for Bosch, but while I may come up with the perfect one in my head, that would only be in my head. Welliver is darn good though, so I'm good with that/him, and I'm rushing to sign up with Prime and check it out.

[@julieredmond5192]

thorandmoljnir Perfectly said!!!!

[@megshimatsu8615]

Love Bosch. Great TV writing. The peripheral characters are all interesting too. Kind of sad his ex was written off. Harry Bosch has a strong moral code, but lives in a world of greed and corruption. He wins some battles and loses others.

[@LeoBeoo]

Wow, i saw the grief in Bosch and here he says exactly that. What a great actor

[@patrickd.mcginnis9103]

Having enjoyed the Harry Bosch books I was really looking forward the the shows. After watching the first trailer I was not sure if I would like it because Titus Welliver did not look like the Harry Bosch I knew from the books. Took about twenty minutes of the first show to convince me that his was Harry Bosch.

[@martystanberry5127]

Dont know why the show or Titus has never received an emmy!

[@karenmartiny2924]

Titus IS Bosch personified. I can't think of anyone better suited to play this role and am so happy that Season 5 is coming up - just wish I didn't have to wait a whole year to see it!

[@goopah]

What's spooky to me is that Titus not only nails the part, which is of course the main thing, but he also looks almost exactly like what I always envisioned Bosch to look like as I read the novels. It's quite uncanny.

[@mindovermannersproductions2065]

really? cause he's supposed to have curly hair and a mustache haha

[@47jaytee]

Go to admit he's a bit younger than I thought, but fits the caricature perfectly

[@mysticblade35]

He really fucking nails it, albeit without the stache. There's a great nod to it at the start of season 2 though

[@MattinTexas]

Harry is left handed in the books. Titus does a fantastic job in bringing him to life.

[@billytheweasel]

I gotta say, the Amazon Prime films are really good. Like a foreign film, they take their time, let a scene breathe. Brilliant writing and great casting, even the cinematography is top notch.

[@izidor]

Wow ...Titus Welliver pulls off a super amazing performance at Bosch. Can recommend it to everyone

[@erichurst2496]

Titus Welliver can grow old playing this character.

[@joanhoffman3702]

Connelly is one of THE best writers out there. If you haven't read his work yet, go get a copy of The Black Echo and start reading. You're welcome! 😊

[@tomvanhoesen9479]

BY FAR my favorite show - his daughter Maddie is absolutely amazing! His deadpan is perfect for the role.

[@pthompson108]

This is the sort of well thought out treatment that Jack Reacher needs. Love Titus Welliver as an actor. he has a presence that I can't put into words.

[@sherylhoward4831]

Agreed, I tried to watch Tom Cruise play Reacher. No dice. Not even a drop in the bucket to getting the character let alone looks!

[@pthompson108]

@@sherylhoward4831 Hey Sheryl, did you see that interview with Lee Child where he said that the response from fans was prompting him to look for an unknown actor to do a Jack Reacher series? That's well worth waiting for. Hope you're doing ok with our new world. cheers

[@sherylhoward4831]

@@pthompson108 Thank God! Hell the descriptions in the books are no where near Cruise, no matter how much he builds himself up! I will give him credit for trying though. I am struggling though, I have only a few more weeks of funds left and I just found out my state's unemployment will only pay if I go hunt for a job. I have health problems that makes me stay home except for groceries. It's quite scary, few people wear masks etc. Hope you are doing well.

[@sharonanderson9974]

I agree with you. I want a real life-like actor to be Jack Reacher. I love Tom in other roles but he dies not quite "measure up" to larger than life Jack Reacher !

[@ednaa.mccauley2046]

I agree, I could never see Tom as Jack. Reacher was NOT a pretty boy!

[@BernardVisagie]

The highest praise I can give Bosch Season 1 is that it is the closest show I have ever seen to the brilliance of True Detective Season 1.

[@marymunro1142]

Love Harry Bosch on the page and on the small screen. Just wish more jazz on the show. Have read all the books. Watched the series. Love it.

[@CaptainHandbrake]

I don't watch much TV. I really do not care for it at all. I am extremely difficult to please. I reckon I am a script writer's worst nightmare. If there is any detectible BS in the script, I'm outta there and usually don't come back. That said "Bosch" is a work which I can watch and enjoy. I don't reckon they could have found a better actor than Welliver to play the lead part. The first time I ever saw Welliver was in some Comcast commercials. I said then "This guy needs to do more than commercials. He needs his own dramatic TV series or series of movies." I hope he's happy being Harry Bosch, because he's dong a great job of it. The story writing needs to be praised as well for being both gritty and believable. Michael Connelly has done himself proud with his creation of Harry Bosch. If you have managed to read this without having seen the work, then you need to find it and watch a few episodes. While it won't appeal to everyone - nothing ever does - it will hold your interest if you enjoy slightly dark, true-to-life crime drama type productions.

[@ChrisDorgan]

I wish they could bring Matthew Macs Mickey Hale into the Amazon Prime world. That was a decent film and I think it would serve better as a TV series that could cross into the Bosch series and vice versa.

[@scottmonk]

Absolutely.

[@writelinesink]

No, absofuckinglutly!!!

[@usernamegoyale]

the voice!

[@amydodd83]

Titus Welliver is very easy on the eye ;-)

[@secondchanceswill9301]

amydodd83 Totally agree!

[@louisdicenso9478]

@@secondchanceswill9301 not my type

[@deaneahharvey4792]

Yes he is😍

[@slpsteve2618]

Years ago, and in support of one of the novels, someone in the production chain had a video preview of the new Harry Bosch book. Harry was investigating a homicide and was looking inside a garage at a car. I thought to myself, Oh no... Please don’t have this actor play Detective Harry Bosch. This was not the character that I saw in my minds eye as I read the novels. Having read all of the novels I absolutely knew what Harry looked like and how he moved about. The actor in the video preview was not the Harry Bosch that I knew. However, the instant that I saw Titus Welliver portray Harry Bosch it was like my mind’s eye vision literally jumped out and onto the screen. Thank you Michael for writing real stories of police work, the way you you bring these novels to life. Thank you Titus for delivering a performance that is above all believable and for your incredible ability to make the magic happen.

[@carlewald46]

One of the best cop shows going! I look forward to the next season, keep "em" coming fellas!

[@books.writingmfrobins2639]

Hello Harry. Nice to meet you, finally.

[@maximecottereau2869]

Merci Michael connelly merci titus welliver merci harry bosch. Ça fait deux ans que je lis cet ouvrage. 38 livres et que du bonheur. THANKS A LOT !!!!

[@BalrogUdun]

One of the consistently best shows out there. Especially in today’s tv landscape. Great direction, acting, writing and intrigue.

[@thomspengler1635]

I found Bosch/Connolly about twelve years ago while vacationing on the Pacific Coast. In a second-hand store, my wife’s son pointed me to “Trunk Music” as a “great read”. He was so right. I devoured the book, tracked down every other existing one, then waited for each new one to come out in late Octobers. In some ways the show is even more compelling than the books for me, because the casting & production is so great… almost like Hieronymus Bosch was in control of his own story. Welliver “is” Harry Bosch, and the supporting cast is of equal brilliance. Grace Billets, Crate and Barrel, Maddie, Eleanor, Irvin & especially J. Edgar are richly depicted, drawn out & real. And on and on. The casting, production & performance is top notch. My wife has often mentioned how great the soundtrack is. Every detail has been nailed down perfectly. Even the intro is hard to skip. We just finished season 6; I’m crossing my fingers that LT Pounds gets his just deserts as he did in the books… Now I need to reread the books, since I’ve spent so much time “with” the characters. Now Legacy is available; I hope for even more. Thank you Michael Connolly & everyone involved with this wonderful project!

[@grantroberts7065]

I've read every Michael Connelly book and in my mind I've always pictured Mark Ruffalo as Harry, but can honestly say Titus fits the role pretty good.

[@janeldj]

Ruffalo is a beta male. Titus is an alpha.

[@karencole7186]

Just finished watching the series Bosch......amazing....excellent!

[@ronvavra]

I've read most of the Harry Bosch books and never really put a face on the character. Titus provides a face and he certainly captures who Harry is.

[@anthonycruciani939]

So glad I started watching Bosch it's a fine show and Titus brings a lot to the role.

[@michaelfrake9653]

Bosch is one of the Reasons, I watch Amazon Video. My Wife & I just Love the Series and can't wait for each new Season. I hope it continues for a very long time.

[@samuelwilsonjr.8985]

I agree with all of the accolades that Bosch has gotten and earned. However, I want to add an observation that I do not see mentioned that is important to me: values. The fact that the main character--despite his traumatic and dysfunctional growing up--doggedly continues to stand for something that transcends the normal metrics of "success" appeals to me, greatly. He is a moral person. He observes an undeniable restraint "not to cross the line." Yes, he's tough, profane, creative in his tradecraft, and he is hard to warm up too. But he is twice as hard on himself as he is on anyone else. He also has a tender spot for the outcast and the downcast. While the bond with Coltrane was born of wile and pragmatism, his love for the one who saved his life when he was furthest out on a limb still resonates with me. His classic line upon surviving an ultra violent assassination attempt by rogue army special operators, "My dog ran off!" says it all. You know where he lives-- loyalty and empathy run deep with him.

[@chaishasa]

Loyalty and empathy dogs understand and follow to perfection.

[@johnhenrygrzyb7970]

Seventh season dropped today. So sad the last season. The first episode gets me right back into it. This was a great Amazon series

[@peterjongsma2779]

Can I get the series on KZbin? I've read the books. Great stuff. Titus is an intelligent actor.

[@dancolley4208]

As long as Michael Connelly has been writing Harry Bosch novels, I have been reading them ... all of them. It is always a mystery to me how a writer can avoid the tendency to freeze a character in time. Connelly has managed to avoid that in an eloquent manner. Life moves on ... Harry moves on, just like all of us. To me, Titus IS Harry. I cannot think of anyone who could better handle the complexities of being Harry. I will miss the Amazon series. Hopefully, the series will be around when ever I need dose. Good luck to you, Michael as you move forward. I am glad to hear you say that you plan to keep on writing. Go Gators!!! Titus, you have captured the character as well as any actor I've seen capture a character ... and that's good when the character is in MY imagination !!! Good luck to you in Season 7 and as you move on into whatever you undertake next.

[@sidclark3249]

Best series I have watched for a long time. Great stories and great acting. Great casting. I also lIke. The jazz..

[@lindaklase3821]

“I MADE A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL,” SAYS MICHAEL CONNELLY......sigh

[@cq44b]

A great choice. This guy embodies everything I imagined Harry Bosch would look like.

[@taforth]

...and the fourth season is the best yet imo. I really enjoy the slow, methodic, yet very articulated pace of the episodes, and the continual character development that is constantly surprising. I also enjoy the cinematic style, with its dark, yet rich moods. The way they transition into the well choreographed opening credits and song don’t hurt either 👌.

[@NYerInBalto]

I've read about five Bosch books now, and Titus does a fantastic job. The book character seems a little more hell-bent on showing up "the suits", though the screen Harry certainly doesn't endear himself to them much either. He has the Vietnam era vet era thing down pat... and it informs where Harry's drive to seek justice and bring order to chaos comes from. I always end up binge watch the latest group of new shows, and miss them when they're gone.

[@amydodd83]

Titus Welliver is very easy on the eye ;-)

[@nocturnal_nerd]

Heard the sixth season is partially based on 'Dark Sacred City' . In that case, I really hope that they would bring in Renee Ballard . Give us some 'Late Show' 😉

[@Agorante]

Michael Connelly has a major flaw - he doesn't write fast enough. I've read all his books and pre-ordered his next one but I read a book a day (all genres fiction and non-fiction). I read some of the Connelly books again but I'm frustrated. Connelly is the best writer of the genre - by far. He doesn't seem to know how to write a dull or boring book.

[@maryalexander-conte6159]

I had read all of the books before seeing any of the shows. I LOVE Titus as Harry. I envisioned him physically a little bigger, but he really gets the character as Michael wrote him. Keep em coming!!

[@ruthlewis6678]

Harry is not a big man. You may recall he was a tunnel rat in VietNam and those fellows had to be able to crawl through those tunnels dug in the jungle. Scary as hell.

[@paulinecowley3951]

What an amazing series Bosch has been , superb acting from Titus Welliver and all the cast, loved every minute of it, thank you .

[@marieven206]

We love Titus Welliver and We love Bosch!!! Waiting for Season 4 to Play on Crave !!! Please Please never stop !! When will Season 4 be on Crave ...thanks :)

[@annerice4546]

What kind of people put thumbs down?

[@KylixDesigns]

Feels weird seeing Harry Bosch with that smile in the thumbnail. Love this show... Titus Welliver is an amazing actor!

[@plmccarty51]

You could not have found a better actor to play Harry Bosch. I love the books and can't wait for the next season on Netflix. Keep writing and I will keep reading.

[@daviddru942]

Connelly describing the difference dealing with Amazon vs, the typical Hollywood folks was telling.

[@lisacrum3743]

Just watched the last season and I am very sad it's over. One of the best shows I have ever watched. All of the characters were multi dimensional and just a perfect cast. I am in love with Harry Bosch!

[@thelmamarcis3376]

Great show. Season 6 is the best.

[@donaldfliponi4022]

I am so grateful that Michael and Titus have accomplished the writing and acting along with all the other contributors. It is very human and LA ish. I hope they have a long run and continue this amazing story.

[@Matt-Durham]

Cant wait for season 2 i have now started to read the books love it to bits i hope it will continue for a long time

[@dorispowell7643]

So happy to hear there will be a season five. Season four was the best yet.

[@imacomputerbuddie]

Itsjust how i imagined Bosch and who playes eleanor sish is also spot on.

[@lecousinmachin]

Just finished season 6, really good, like all the others.

[@IOWPCV]

Gutted there is only one more series ...

[@angelac2757]

Titus's soulful yet subtle performance is right on the money, I think a lot of it comes down to the deep timber of his voice. The nostalgic part of me wished that he had the same dark eyes as Bosch in the novels but good call on not giving him a mustache.

[@CrabJock]

Angela Chan I agree about his performance. He's walking a thin line between subtle and monotone. A person not familiar with the character could perceive him as boring, and that's the challenge really, since Bosch's personality sort of lands on that line. It's about why he's so tragic and quite. Welliver does a great job of keeping him on track, and allowing the context to clarify why Bosch is this way.

[@bombora69WA]

The writers do a great job to intermingle the novels into seasons. My favourite show.

[@lindaross2335]

Do not plan on doing anything else when watching BOSCH, it keeps you glued to the set and watching more than a couple episodes. I watched all in one week.. I've read almost all of Connelly's books and Titus is exactly what I pictured as the character. Fell in love with his mannerisms and character early in the series. Wanting more very soon....WHEN?

[@thereseanglin8719]

Titus was an excellent choice...the only choice! When I watched the first episode, I felt Harry Bosch had materialized from the book. He is totally how I pictured Harry Bosch as I read each book!!!

[@scarletharris7705]

Brilliant Show !!! So glad he won his rights back !! It would have been a shitty one off movie !! Can’t wait for season 4 !!!

[@gopmomof2]

Titus is the perfect Harry Bosch.

[@lourizzuti1250]

When reading the Bosch books, you get a figure in your head who Harry is. With Connelly getting the rights back was monumental, Harry stayed to the books. In watching season 1 the thought to me was will the actor 'be' Harry. Titus nailed it in every emotion conveyed.

[@AnandaGarden]

The series is amazing. It doesn't read like fiction, as so many cop shows do, yet it's very far from being exaggerated gutter-dwelling so-called realism. Paramhansa Yogananda called LA the "Benares of America." And that's important to the series, too - I particularly love that Bosch feels like the city of hope that LA still is. These clips are so valuable for us Bosch fans - they show us how the many parts came together so splendidly from the perfect casting to the wonderful sound design (I don't think that's mentioned, but it ought to be). Bosch is high art within the world of cop shows, though it really can't be confined by the images that the term evokes.

[@SpideryFan6]

Is the first season coming to DVD sometime soon?? Amazon can't just keep it on their Prime website and not release it publicly after the 2nd season comes out, can they?

[@ireneolavarria8861]

Cannot remember why and how I read the first Harry Bosch, but got hooked, and have read all the books and seen all the episodes thru 4, with 5 next and heard that season 6 is in the books. As a Los Angeles resident for 50 plus years, one of the highlights of Bosch books is the true locations throughout LA, I find my self following a map! Met Titus last week at TalkLA at the New Roads School with Michael Connelly and spent at least a half hour with Titus and a couple of fans, chatting about various subjects, he was very open and generous with his time, and looking forward to many series.

[@dhall058]

I've just finished watching Season Six, and Bosch has continued to be the best show on television. As a retired cop, who led a homicide unit for a fairly major agency, my standards are pretty high for authenticity. Michael Connelly's novels are the best of the genre, and they've provided the superb foundation of this series. And yep, Titus Welliver IS Harry Bosch. Well done, everyone!

[@Blueaveo3568]

I love the books and now love the show! I don't have Amazon but my brother does so I watch it when I am over his house. I think that is good as I can't binge watch it too much. It's like a fine wine, not meant to be consumed all in one night. P.S. I also loved The Wire and Treme.

[@jeannetteduette6704]

Titus Welliver is Harry Bosch. Harry Bosch is Titus Welliver! My compliments.

[@Jean-or8cj]

Such an amazing series! Love every moment! Please reconsider season 7 being last season!!??

[@paulrowe9486]

I love Michael Connoly's books !!!! BRILLIANT WRITER !!!

[@RevRoySmalley]

Jeremy Brett-Holmes; Davis Suchet-Poirot; Joan Hickson-Marple....and now Titus as Bosch....Perfect!!!!

[@TheFacefinder]

I've not watched any of these yet. I hope this guy can do Harry justice. LOVE the novels. I've read them all. waiting for the next one coming out October 30th. the best books I've ever read.

[@kato64]

steve hale - Not sure if you’ve watched ‘Bosch’ yet, but it an excellent translation of the novels, and Welliver is ideal as Bosch.

[@bobeagan2166]

Please don’t let this series end.....fabulous!

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

…Could’nt be a better real Life Harry Bosch than Titus, ÉVER. And to be blessed to work in such close, nearly ‘insinctive’ guiding proximity with Michael, must surely be the greatest career joie one can dream of?! Hope for?! So, this interview, it contributes lavishly to the kind of distinct narrative, description of giving Harry the unique gravitas that he’s got, that he lives by, works with, those qualities which magnetize us all to Michael’s books (Now with René Ballard coming into play, as well, even bétter, even móre, AND also so with Harry’s great daughter character, the Actress in particular (her name escapes one for the mo, sorry)), and Harry himself, in particular… So, what does one say? • Michael gets it right, distinctively, the way he explores, interprets, portrays, gathers and creates ingenious angles and dynamics which seek the sharpest of talent to ‘figure out’, ‘unravel’…; • Titus brings Harry to Life in a real time kind of stylish, reserved and Professionally groomed fashion, which one hopes ‘would live on foréver’…! Kind of thing. See? (In ‘The Drop’, the other day, i again read about Harry and Hanna, and i SO wished that relationship could’ve been developed further…) So, what i’m saying AND trying to emphasize, is: the dynamics of this show is not only precious, it is leading in the most exemplary and joy giving, sharing way, imaginable. For THÁT i wish to applaud you guyz both, awa the rest of your Cast, Crew and Team (including your marketing Lady, who fastidiously and capitivatingly keeps the World primed on your work Michael!) WELL DONE you Guyz. Complimént. And a sincere THANK YOU,for, simply? ‘Getting it just dead right’ with most extraordinary and richly gifted applomb. •• Beste ex ZA’s Fairest Cape Winelands, where the Good Hope of our World originates, has its crystal clear freshwater fountain thereto. One hidden in a secret, mountainous Valley…in Afrika. 👊🔥🥂

[@theopinion9452]

I was expecting somebody looking more like Anthony Bourdain thou!

[@4tinfaces]

I do NOT like Amazon’s Freevee. Totally awful. One more thing. Music sucks now. Everything else A+

[@m.g.n4898]

Hollywood is always mucking things up when it comes to famous book characters. Examples being: Tom Cruise as Reacher. This was such a miscast that people, myself included, turned against Lee Child. Another series of books is Andrew Vachss' (R.I.P.), character Burke, which would have been sensational but he would not sell out. Finally, Hollywood got it right by casting Alan Ritchson as Reacher but I still would never spend another penny on Child's books because of his betrayal. It was an insult to his readers.

[@Atlantis93]

I wasn't 100% convinced about the casting of Harry Bosch as I thought he was supposed to have curly hair and a moustache, but Titus Welliver is excellent in the role and I really love his voice. I imagine him with slighter longer curly dark/greying hair. I am really enjoying the series and have binge watched all the episodes in the last couple of days and cannot wait for the next series. I've read all Michael Connelly's books apart from the last couple and Bosch is my favourite character, so I was worried that watching this would spoil what I had imagined all the characters to look like. One thing though is that Irvin Irving is white is the books so that has really thrown me. I prefer it when they stick to the characters descriptions. They changed a lot about the characters and cut lots of the story in The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver and it just ruined it for me, having read the book. They changed the nationality and even the sex of some of the characters. I find it hard to believe the authors would allow these changes.

[@chetubetchaIII]

+Suziesational I love how they underhandedly addressed the "mustache" in Season 2. I don't think they could have done a better job saying, "Yes, he had a mustache in the books, but it just doesn't fit on this show and this is how we are closing that subject of aesthetic controversy with humor and effect...".