In the season 1 finale of 'Ballard', various plot points are resolved before two unexpected twists occur involving Harry Bosch and Detective Ballard.
Ballard manages to apprehend the main villain, Gary Pearlman, and also confronts a corrupt cop, Olivas, only to be arrested herself for Olivas' murder despite not being the killer.
The cliffhanger ending of season 1 hints at the need for a second season of 'Ballard', with the unresolved mysteries and the potential involvement of Harry Bosch in Ballard's predicament.
The cast and crew have expressed interest in a second season, and the unresolved storylines point towards a continuation of the series.