Production for Bosch: Legacy Season 3 is in full swing, generating anticipation for the next chapter despite the absence of an official release date, set to premiere on Amazon Freevee. Mimi Rogers will reprise her role as the fierce defense attorney, Honey 'Money' Chandler, who will strive to secure the position of District Attorney in the upcoming season. However, Chandler's portrayal in the original books significantly contrasts with her role in the TV adaptation.
Alongside Rogers' return as Chandler, Bosch: Legacy Season 3 will witness Titus Welliver's comeback as the titular character, Harry Bosch, alongside Madison Lintz as LAPD rookie cop, Maddie Bosch. While there has been no official confirmation, the return of Stephen A. Chang and Denise G. Sanchez as Maurice 'Mo' Bassi and Reina Vasquez respectively is highly anticipated. Bosch: Legacy Season 3 will draw inspiration from Michael Connelly's 2022 book, 'Desert Star', and his 1993 book, 'The Black Ice'.
How Chandler's Journey Unfolded in the Books
Honey Chandler was first introduced in Michael Connelly's third novel, The Concrete Blonde, where she represents a woman in a wrongful death lawsuit against her husband, pitting her against Harry Bosch. Bosch appreciates Chandler's skills, and they develop a personal connection during their smoke breaks, getting to know each other on a deeper level.
However, Chandler's story in the book series was abruptly cut short by a tragic event. On the day of the jury's verdict in the case, Chandler was found dead at her residence, having been strangled to death by the Dollmaker copycat killer.
The stark contrast between Honey Chandler's depiction in the books and Mimi Rogers' portrayal in Bosch and Bosch: Legacy was highlighted by Michael Connelly in an interview with The Express.
Chandler's Evolution in the Television Adaptation
In the first season of the original Bosch series, Honey Chandler emerges as a rival to Harry Bosch, as she faces him in a civil trial following a lawsuit by Rosa Flores, the widow of a man Bosch had fatally shot in the line of duty two years prior.
Similar to her book persona, Chandler is a formidable defense lawyer. Throughout the trial, she accuses Bosch of avenging his mother's unsolved murder by killing Flores. As the Bosch series progresses, their initially adversarial relationship softens, partly due to Bosch's daughter, Maddie, joining Chandler's office as an assistant.
Chandler's resilience is tested in the climax of Bosch Season 7 when she becomes a target of an assassination attempt orchestrated by the antagonist, Carl Rogers. Surviving the attack, she returns as a central character in the spin-off, Bosch: Legacy.
In Bosch: Legacy season 1, Carl Rogers is released after a mistrial, provoking Chandler's pursuit of justice against the mastermind behind the hit on her. Rogers meets his demise at the hands of the Russian mafia, witnessed by Chandler.
Season 2 of Bosch: Legacy finds the FBI probing Chandler's involvement in Rogers' death, but she adeptly navigates the legal system, evading scrutiny. Throughout the season, Chandler defends David Foster against false accusations of murdering Lexi Parks, enlisting Harry Bosch in the investigation and initiating their official collaboration. As season 2 concludes, Chandler announces her candidacy for District Attorney, a decision laden with potential consequences.
Forecasting Chandler's Trajectory in Bosch: Legacy Season 3
Despite her premature demise in the book series, Honey Chandler has become a recurring figure in every season of Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, slated to return for Bosch: Legacy Season 3 with captivating story arcs awaiting her character.
Her bid for District Attorney in Season 3 sets the stage for a fiercely contested race, raising questions about her evolving dynamic with Harry Bosch. Will their partnership endure, or will Bosch's dark descent reignite past conflicts?