Upamanyu Biswas
The third season of Prime Video’s ‘Bosch: Legacy‘ raises the stakes on the lives of our favorite characters as they are put under the microscope of an LAPD investigation. In addition to a new wave of crimes to solve, the installation also introduces a plethora of characters who play a significant role in the narrative – for instance, disgraced cop Frank Sheehan and Bosch’s new client, Siobhan Murphy. However, one character stands out from the very beginning owing to their relationship with Honey Chandler – her daughter, Michelle. With the attorney busy trying to get elected as the new DA, Michelle steps in as her trusted campaign assistant, offering the character more screen time and making her a prominent addition to the cast. Her presence also allows us to see a different side to Honey, one glowing in motherly affection, throwing a new dynamic into the mix. SPOILERS AHEAD.
Michelle Returns to Her Mother’s Side After a Prolonged Time Away
For those who need their memories jogged, Michelle is a character who has appeared previously in ‘Bosch: Legacy,’ albeit in the briefest of cameos. In the opening episode of the series, she accompanies her mother to the court as they prepare for the Carl Rodgers hearing. After a mistrial is declared, Michelle offers to drive her mother back home, especially in light of the injury she sustained at the end of the final season of ‘Bosch.’ Henceforth, she has no real or tangible impact on the narrative. However, in season 3, the character’s prominence has been increased to a much greater capacity as we see her take an active role in helping her mother’s election campaign. Ironically, her reintroduction into the story happens as she comes face to face with another returning character, former LAPD detective Frank Sheehan.
While some may remember Michelle as a familiar face, it is abundantly clear that the writers have a bigger role for her in season 3. She may not be part of Honey’s election council, but as her assistant and daughter, she has a big say in the direction her mother takes with her campaign. Additionally, she also has a vested interest in seeing her mother succeed, which keeps her abreast with the latest poll numbers and changes to Honey’s popularity among the public. During a sensitive meeting with a political benefactor named Lisa Brode, Michelle helps her mother turn the odds in her favor by charming the lady into changing allegiances from Emmett Archer to Honey. However, the scene also plays into the underlying complexity of Michelle’s bi-racial identity and how some see it as a way to garner political advantage, which her mother is vehemently against.
One of the intriguing questions Michelle’s presence brings to the story is her parentage and the identity of her father in particular. Fans are likely to wonder who Michelle calls her dad and whether the individual has been around for a while. As we know so little about Honey’s life beyond her work as an attorney and occasional exchanges with Bosch, the character’s personal life is a mystery worth exploring. To that end, Michelle brings a new dimension to the drama while also setting the stage for a host of complex interactions moving forward. Interestingly, Michelle and Honey have a strong sense of togetherness from the beginning, suggesting that she has been an attentive mother throughout her childhood. It really paints the attorney in a different light, even though her virtues have been plenty throughout the series.
Aisha Kabia Stars as Michelle in Bosch Legacy
Aisha Kabia plays the role of Michelle in ‘Bosch Legacy.’ She reprises the part from her brief appearance in episode 1 of the series, which is expanded to a much larger portion in season 3. The actress is reported to appear for the first five episodes of the installation, stretching out her importance narratively, especially in the context of her mother’s ongoing election campaign. Outside her work in the Prime Video series, she is best known for portraying Kara in ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and Roberta in ‘Sacred Lies.’ Intriguingly, the actress has made a mark in Fox medical drama shows, with parts in ‘The Resident’ and the critically acclaimed ‘House.’
Kabia has also lit up the screen as Kamaria in NBC’s quirky comedy show ‘The Good Place,’ and Disney’s teen comedy series ‘Girl Meets World.’ Her movie credits also stand out with appearances in ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ and the romantic drama ‘Letters Never Sent.’ Her considerable experience on the television screen and in high-octane dramas makes her a great addition to the talented cast of ‘Bosch: Legacy’ and the many intrigues packed within the series.
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