Ballard

Detective Renée Ballard finds herself drawn into a case that pulls at every thread of city crime and police corruption. A dangerous serial killer stalks the streets, but the real danger might be the secrets festering inside the very precinct she wears a badge for. Ballard refuses to look away as evidence points to entrenched wrongdoing that could topple careers and ruin families who trusted the system. Haunted by personal battles, she weighs loyalty against justice, and risk against duty, all while keeping her sights on the victims who deserve answers. The hunt tests her resilience, forcing her to outsmart criminals and colleagues who would rather look the other way. It’s a taut, character driven thriller about integrity under pressure.

Ballard is a 2025 crime drama created by Kendall Sherwood and Michael Connelly. Maggie Q stars as Detective Renée Ballard, anchoring a tense series about murder, corruption, and moral resolve.

The show centers on justice under pressure, examining how power and corruption test a determined detective. With a sharp lead performance and a brisk pace, Ballard balances procedural grit with personal trauma, offering a portrait of resilience in a compromised system.