GoKawiilApple TV sets October 30 premiere for serial-killer drama Nocturne
Apple TV released a trailer for Nocturne, a new thriller adapted from Lars Kepler's novel "The Sandman." The series stars Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz, with Stephen Graham playing the serial killer antagonist, and launches October 30 with two episodes before continuing weekly through December 25.
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The release adds to a growing slate of crime thrillers Apple is rolling out this fall and into 2027, including '12 12 12' and 'The Wanted Man,' suggesting the streamer is leaning further into star-driven genre programming to compete for subscribers. Casting recognizable names like Schreiber, Beetz, and Graham could help the show stand out in a crowded thriller market.
- Nocturne premieres October 30 with two episodes, then releases weekly through December 25
- The series is based on Lars Kepler's bestselling novel "The Sandman"
- It's part of a broader push by Apple TV into crime thrillers, alongside '12 12 12' and 2027's 'The Wanted Man'
The Sandman by Lars Kepler (Paperback) — If the Nocturne trailer has you hooked, dive into the source material that inspired it. Lars Kepler's bestselling thriller delivers the same chilling cat-and-mouse tension between detective and serial killer that the show promises, letting you experience the twists before or after watching.
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