Titus Welliver Reflects on Farewell to Harry Bosch in Final Series

LOS ANGELES, CA — After a decade portraying the iconic LAPD detective Harry Bosch, actor Titus Welliver bids farewell to the character in Prime Video’s latest series, “Bosch: Legacy.” The show concludes Welliver’s journey with this controversial figure who has captivated audiences and critics alike.

Welliver, 63, characterized his decade-long experience with Bosch as “a perfect storm,” expressing his bittersweet feelings during a recent Zoom interview. “All good things come to an end, but I will miss that,” he said. “Harry Bosch and I are linked, and I will continue to miss Harry. I really liked stepping into his moccasins.”

Reflecting on the moment he recognized the role’s significance, Welliver admitted, “I didn’t know that [Bosch] would necessarily be the defining character.” He recalled reading the script swiftly, feeling an immediate connection to the character: “I thought, I know who this guy is. I know how to play him. I got it.”

Welliver vividly remembers the first day of filming outside the LA County Courthouse when author Michael Connelly queried him about how long he intended to portray Bosch. “As long as they’ll have me,” he replied, a statement that remains true. “When we were shooting the pilot, I felt that the character offered more nutrition or sustenance, artistically and intellectually, than I’d ever had.”

As an LAPD detective, Bosch embodies a complex antihero, garnering both love and controversy due to the nature of police work in modern society. “He’s a true antihero. There’s an accessibility there because there’s a vulnerability. There’s an innate sadness about Bosch,” Welliver explained.

He highlighted the tenacity and dedication that Bosch exhibits, particularly towards victims. “For all of his hard-edged toughness, if a person was a victim of a crime, they would want a detective like Harry Bosch who would be relentless and do whatever it takes,” he stated. “He’s dedicated, and there’s his relationship with his daughter Maddie that makes him very human. He’s filled with love, but he’s not necessarily warm and fuzzy.”

Despite Bosch’s reserved nature, Welliver emphasized how the character’s relationship with his daughter allows viewers to connect with his humanity. “Harry’s least favorite subject to talk about is himself. He’s not an emotionally demonstrative guy. But we were able to penetrate his protective membrane through his relationship to Maddie. His humanity always comes through.”

“Bosch: Legacy” is now streaming on Prime Video, marking the end of an era for fans of the series. Welliver’s portrayal of Bosch has left an indelible mark on the crime drama genre.