A still from ‘Nocturne’
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Apple TV has unveiled the first look at Nocturne, its upcoming crime thriller starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham, while confirming that the series will premiere globally on October 30.Previously announced under the working title Lazarus, the 10-episode drama is adapted from Lars Kepler’s internationally bestselling novels Lazarus and The Sandman. The series will debut with its first two episodes on October 30, followed by new episodes every Friday through December 25.Nocturne follows Jonah Lynn, played by Schreiber, an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who leaves Philadelphia behind in search of a quieter life in western Pennsylvania. His hopes for a fresh start quickly unravel when his new community is targeted by the calculating serial killer Jurek Walter, portrayed by Stephen Graham.How do you beat a serial killer at his own game?When the victim of a notorious killer unexpectedly turns up alive, a detective races against time to find the one person still missing, while his protégé goes undercover to get answers from the killer himself.Starring Liev… pic.twitter.com/Q4gCDm1yU5— Apple TV (@AppleTV) July 7, 2026As the investigation intensifies, Jonah is forced to send his surrogate daughter, FBI agent Saga Bauer, played by Zazie Beetz, into a dangerous confrontation with the elusive murderer. The hunt gradually becomes deeply personal, pushing Jonah to question how far he is willing to go to protect the people closest to him.The ensemble cast also includes Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan, and Gary Carr.The series is developed for television by John Hlavin, who also serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Rowan Joffé created the adaptation and executive produces alongside Hlavin. Emmy-winning director Tim Van Patten directs the opening two episodes and also executive produces.Produced by A+E Studios in association with Range Studios, Nocturne is based on the work of Lars Kepler, the Swedish husband-and-wife writing duo Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril. Their acclaimed crime novels have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, been translated into 40 languages, and published across more than 170 territories. Published - July 08, 2026 11:49 am IST
