Chapter One: 'Tis the Season

Episode aired Feb 6, 2014
TV-MA
50m

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

3.4K

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Titus Welliver in Chapter One: 'Tis the Season (2014)

Crime Drama

An LAPD homicide detective works to solve the murder of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court for the murder of a serial killer. Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling bo... Read allAn LAPD homicide detective works to solve the murder of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court for the murder of a serial killer. Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling book series, 'Bosch'.An LAPD homicide detective works to solve the murder of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court for the murder of a serial killer. Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling book series, 'Bosch'.

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IMDb RATING

8.2/10

3.4K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
When Bosch states his full legal name on the witness stand, he says Hieronymus Bosch. Hieronymus Bosch was an early influential Netherlandish painter. Bosch's work often dealt with dark and gruesome depictions of hell as well as fantastical imagery. Art historians have described Bosch's work as being 'pessimistic', 'difficult to translate to a modern point of view' and 'insightful into man's deepest desires and darkest fears.'

Goofs
When Doctor Golliher unearths the found skull, he remarks that the "lower mandible" is missing. A doctor would know that there is no such thing, the bone itself is the mandible.

Alternate versions
The original pilot that debuted in 2014 was reworked prior to the 2015 series debut. Some casting changes were made (Mimi Rogers replaced Amy Price-Francis), some scenes were added, and plot points reworked (a reporter character who was originally Bosch's dupe becomes a more realistic Internet age reporter.

Soundtracks
Lullaby
(uncredited)
Written by George Cables
Performed by Frank Morgan

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Featured review

10/10

Titus Welliver Nailed Harry Bosch

I always pictured Bruce Willis as Bosch, but Titus Welliver's portrayal just fits Harry Bosch to a T. The pilot was excellently cast and I particularly liked seeing Alan Rosenberg in his role. I felt immersed in viewing it, just like I get immersed when reading Michael Connolly's works. The pacing was perfect. I love how it was filmed. It captured Harry's LA perfectly, even down to his house.

The pilot episode also captured many story arcs ... there's a lot of depth in there. Kudos to Amazon for showing this in this manner. It's a big part of the future of broadcast drama and is a way to counter Vegas with Dennis Quaid being canceled in spite of top 20 ratings because it delivered the 45+ demographic that TV networks don't give a hoot about. I hope Bosch goes on. I joined Amazon Prime, for the very reason that if this show gets the go-ahead, I want to watch it religiously.