Prime Video has been quietly building a reputation as a go-to destination for gritty crime dramas, and its latest project, Bishop, is shaping up to be a worthy successor to both Bosch and Reacher. The series, which stars Joel Kinnaman as a tough San Francisco homicide detective, has just added four new cast members, further solidifying its ensemble.
According to recent reports, Ulrich Thomsen (Banshee), Erik Svedberg-Zelman (Paradise), John Larroquette (Night Court), and Rob Yang (Succession) have joined the already impressive lineup, which includes Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Malkovich, Jordana Brewster, and Xavier Samuel. Thomsen will play the uncle of a character named Oliver, while Svedberg-Zelman takes on the role of Asker's nephew. Larroquette is set to portray a billionaire and personal friend of Lincoln Graves (Malkovich), and Yang will play a successful investor. Details on who will play Oliver and Asker remain under wraps.
Bishop centers on Detective Bishop Graves (Kinnaman), a calculated and relentless investigator who finds himself hunting a serial killer targeting San Francisco's elite. As he digs deeper, he uncovers connections that lead back to his own father, adding a deeply personal layer to the case. The series is being developed by Little Marvin and Tony Saltzman, and it aims to scratch the itch for fans of Dexter-style serial killer dramas while also delivering the conspiracy-laden thrills of Reacher.
Prime Video's investment in crime dramas has paid off handsomely. The original Bosch ran for seven seasons before concluding in 2021, but the franchise was revived with Bosch: Legacy just a year later. A spin-off, Ballard, has already wrapped production on its first season, and a prequel starring Cameron Monaghan is also in the works. Bishop is positioned to be the next big hit in this lineage, offering a fresh yet familiar take on the genre.
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With its stellar cast and compelling premise, Bishop is already generating buzz as one of the most anticipated new series on Prime Video. Stay tuned for more updates, and in the meantime, catch up on Bosch and Reacher, both streaming now.
