New TV series · MGM+ · Premieres Sunday, January 10, 2027
Is Bosch: Start of Watch based on a book?
Quick answer · No, it's an original series
Not directly. Harry Bosch comes from Michael Connelly's novels, but this prequel about a young Bosch as a rookie LAPD officer in the early 1990s tells a new story that is not adapted from any one book. Connelly is an executive producer.
Bosch: Start of Watch premieres on Sunday, January 10, 2027 on MGM+.
Checked Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Source: TV Insider
Where to watch and the full episode schedule: Bosch: Start of Watch on TV Docket.
Common questions
Is Bosch: Start of Watch based on a book?
Not directly. Harry Bosch comes from Michael Connelly's novels, but this prequel about a young Bosch as a rookie LAPD officer in the early 1990s tells a new story that is not adapted from any one book. Connelly is an executive producer.
Who created Bosch: Start of Watch?
Bosch: Start of Watch was created by Showrunner Tom Bernardo, with Michael Connelly executive producing.
When does Bosch: Start of Watch come out?
Bosch: Start of Watch premieres on Sunday, January 10, 2027 on MGM+.
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