.png)
1 week ago
17
Apple TV is bringing a new psychological thriller to the screen with Cape Fear, a series based on John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners and inspired by J. Lee Thompson and Martin Scorsese’s 1962 and 1991 movie adaptations of the book.
Executive-produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, the miniseries follows happily married attorneys Anna Bowden (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), a dangerous killer, returns to upend their lives.
With suspense, emotional drama, and powerful performances, the series is set to premiere on June 5, 2026, and promises a gripping watch. Here is the full episode guide for the new Apple TV series.
| Name | Cape Fear |
| Creator | Nick Antosca |
| Based on | The Executioners by John D. MacDonald | Cape Fear (1962) by J. Lee Thompson | Cape Fear (1991) by Martin Scorsese |
| Cast | Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, Lily Collias, Joe Anders, and CCH Pounder |
| Release Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Streaming | Apple TV |
How Many Episodes Are There in Apple TV’s Cape Fear?
Cape Fear will consist of 10 episodes. The miniseries premieres on June 5, 2026, with the first two episodes releasing together on Apple TV. Following the premiere, the show will follow a weekly release schedule, with one new episode arriving every Friday through July 31, 2026. Here is the full release schedule for the new psychological thriller miniseries (IMDb).
| Episode | Director | Title | Release Date |
| Episode 1 | Morten Tyldum | Fingers & Toes | June 5, 2026 |
| Episode 2 | S. J. Clarkson | Why Would I Want To Hurt You? | June 5, 2026 |
| Episode 3 | Amanda Marsalis | Phantom Sensations | June 12, 2026 |
| Episode 4 | Reed Morano | Pierced | June 19, 2026 |
| Episode 5 | Steven Piet | Faith | June 26, 2026 |
| Episode 6 | Trey Edward Shults | Possum | July 3, 2026 |
| Episode 7 | Jon S. Baird | Mongrel | July 10, 2026 |
| Episode 8 | Stephen Williams | Los tiempos de Dios son Perfectos | July 17, 2026 |
| Episode 9 | Amanda Marsalis | The Scar | July 24, 2026 |
| Episode 10 | Jonathan van Tulleken | TBA | July 31, 2026 |
The series features writing contributions from Nick Antosca, Tara Shivkumar, Peter Blake, Brian Evenson, Alan Page, André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Gregory Goetz, Wesley Strick, and Diana Pawell.
Cape Fear Global Release Date and Time
Javier Bardem in Cape Fear | Credit: Apple TVApple TV’s new psychological thriller Cape Fear is set to premiere on Apple TV on June 5, 2026, in the US. While the streaming platform has not officially confirmed the release time for the series, Apple TV usually releases new shows and episodes at 12:00 AM Pacific Time. And Cape Fear is also expected to debut at 12:00 AM Pacific Time on release day.
The release time may vary depending on the region and time zone. Fans around the world can expect the episodes to become available at different local times based on their location. Viewers can check the table below to find the expected release time for Cape Fear in their region.
| Time Zone | Release Time |
| US Pacific (PDT) | 12:00 AM |
| US Mountain (MDT) | 1:00 AM |
| US Central (CDT) | 2:00 AM |
| US Eastern (EDT) | 3:00 AM |
| US Alaska (AKDT) | 11:00 PM |
| US Hawaii-Aleutian (HST) | 10:00 PM |
| United Kingdom (BST) | 8:00 AM |
| Europe (CEST) | 9:00 AM |
| Saudi Arabia (AST) | 10:00 AM |
| UAE (GST) | 11:00 AM |
| India (IST) | 12:30 PM |
| Philippines (PHT) | 3:00 PM |
| Singapore (SGT) | 3:00 PM |
| Japan (JST) | 4:00 PM |
| Australia (AEST) | 5:00 PM |
What is Cape Fear About?
Cape Fear | Credit: Apple TVCape Fear is a tense thriller series inspired by J. Lee Thompson and Martin Scorsese’s 1962 and 1991 movie adaptations of The Executioners by John D. MacDonald. The series follows Anna and Tom Bowden, a happily married attorney couple whose lives take a dark turn when Max Cady, the killer they helped put behind bars, is released from prison.
The official synopsis of the show reads, as per Apple TV Press,
A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison — and he wants vengeance.
Cady returns seeking revenge against the Bowden family. The trailer of the series gives a chilling glimpse into the story, showing Max Cady constantly haunting the family after his release. Anna and Tom, along with their children, continue to live in fear as his disturbing presence follows them everywhere.
Are you looking forward to the new Apple TV miniseries? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Cape Fear is set to premiere on June 5, 2026, on Apple TV.
Bengali (BD) · 
English (US) ·