Product Placement

Product Placement Finds in Ballard Season 1

While watching Ballard Season 1, I kept noticing how many real brands popped up in the scenes. Some were subtle, others were pretty hard to miss. I thought it would be fun to point them out with a few screenshots showing product placement from the show. These moments stood out to me the most. Here’s what I spotted while bingeing the season.

Rip Curl Wetsuit Worn by Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard in Ballard S01E10 “End of the Line” (2025)

Maggie Q confidently surfs the waves in a Rip Curl wetsuit, a recurring sight in episodes 1, 6, and 10.

Rip Curl Wetsuit Worn by Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard in Ballard S01E06 “Beneath the Surface” (2025)

Rip Curl Wetsuit Worn by Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard in Ballard S01E01 Library of Lost Souls (2025)

Detective Renée Ballard consistently wears a Casio F-105W-1A watch, visible in every episode.

Casio Watch of Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard in Ballard S01E02 “Haystacks” (2025)

Casio Watch of Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard in Ballard S01E06 “Beneath the Surface” (2025)

A Mazda 3 appears prominently as a police vehicle in episode 8, “Last Call”.

Mazda Car in Ballard S01E08 “Last Call” (2025)

Titus Welliver, reprising his iconic role as Harry Bosch, drives the latest model Ford Bronco in episode 7, “Fork in the Road”.

Ford Bronco Car in Ballard S01E07 “Fork in the Road” (2025)

A vibrant blue Infiniti QX55 is showcased in the gripping finale, episode 10, “End of the Line”.

Infiniti Car in Ballard S01E10 “End of the Line” (2025)

A striking red Nissan Frontier is featured as an LA County Fire Department vehicle in episode 8, “Last Call”.

Nissan Frontier Car in Ballard S01E08 “Last Call” (2025)

A CAT flip phone frequently appears, serving as a practical tool across multiple episodes.

CAT Mobile Flip Phone in Ballard S01E08 “Last Call” (2025)

John Carroll Lynch’s character, Thomas Laffont, is captured holding a box from the iconic Randy’s Donuts in episode 7, “Fork in the Road”.

Randy’s Donuts in Ballard S01E07 “Fork in the Road” (2025)

Dell monitors are seen throughout the season, but this screenshot is from episode 1, “Library of Lost Souls”, showing the office’s realistic setup.

Dell Monitors in Ballard S01E01 “Library of Lost Souls” (2025)

Dell Alienware laptop used by Stephen Chang as Maurice “Mo” Bassi.

Dell Alienware Laptop in Ballard S01E07 “Fork in the Road” (2025)

Red Bull cans appear clearly in episode 6, “Beneath the Surface”, showcasing direct brand visibility.

Red Bull in Ballard S01E06 “Beneath the Surface” (2025)

A yellow Nintendo Switch console catches attention as characters engage with it in episode 5, “What’s Done in the Dark”.

Nintendo Switch Console in Ballard S01E05 “What’s Done in the Dark” (2025)

What brands did you notice while watching Ballard? Let me know if I missed any!


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