Apple TV has officially unveiled the trailer for “Nocturne.” It’s a dark and suspenseful thriller series based on Lars Kepler’s international bestselling crime novel The Sandman.
A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse
The narrative follows Jonah Lynn, played by Liev Schreiber. He’s a former soldier and seasoned homicide detective who trades the grueling streets of Philadelphia for a quiet life in a small town. However, his peace is swiftly shattered. The community and his family are targeted by Jurek Walter (Stephen Graham), a relentless serial killer. As the hunt for Walter’s final missing victim grows desperate, Lynn’s surrogate daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer (Zazie Beetz), is drawn into a dangerous confrontation with the killer.
Star-Studded Cast and Creative Leadership
Alongside the lead trio, the ensemble cast features Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan, and Gary Carr. The series is developed, written, and co-showrun by John Hlavin alongside BAFTA Award winner Rowan Joffe. Emmy, Peabody, and DGA Award winner Tim Van Patten directs the opening two episodes and serves as executive producer.
Executive producers also include Schreiber, Beetz via Sleepy Poppy. Author duo Lars Kepler (Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril), Øystein Karlsen, David Rysdahl, and Dorothy Fortenberry also executive produce. Niclas Salomonsson, Barry Jossen, Tana Jamieson, Heather Kadin, Peter Micelli, and Jack Whigham join them. Julie Herrin is co-executive producing. A+E Studios is producing the adaptation for Apple TV in association with Range Studios.
From Global Best-Seller to Screen
The series adapts one of the most successful crime franchises in modern publishing. Lars Kepler has sold over 20 million copies worldwide across ten novels in the Joona Linna series.
The Premiere
Get ready to be on the edge of your seat; the 10-episode series makes its global debut on Friday, October 30, 2026. It begins with a two-episode premiere. It will then arrive in weekly installments through December 25, 2026.
Streaming Access and Platform Details
“Nocturne” joins a growing slate of acclaimed Apple Originals, including award-winning titles such as “Severance” and “The Studio,”. Apple TV is available through the Apple TV app in over 100 countries. Watch it on smart TVs, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and web browsers at tv.apple.com for $14.99 per month. However, if you want to try it out before you sign up, try the seven-day free trial for new users or a complimentary three-month subscription with the purchase of an eligible Apple device.
