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Limited Series – Cape Fear

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A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge.
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Cape Fear — Limited Series

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Elevated by Javier Bardem's manic charisma and the genre's best pulpy intricacies, Cape Fear  revitalizes the revenge thriller and manages to make a noteworthy name for itself.

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com Jul 21, 2026
A 10-hour slog set to an imitation of Bernard Herrmann’s anxiety-inducing score. Go to Full Review
Erin Strecker Us Weekly Jul 13, 2026
3/4
It won't be for everyone, but for those who love a good Southern Gothic scare —and great acting—Cape Fear is still a place worth visiting. Go to Full Review
Graeme Blundell The Australian Jul 7, 2026
The acting is impeccable, classy and committed, Adams especially good, capable of playing several moods at once, and Bardem works a suave, rather genteel presence that becomes even more frightening as the story unfolds. Go to Full Review
Chelsea Hui Mamamia 3 days ago
Even when the narrative veers into the absurd or goes for shock value, it remains utterly unmissable television that stands as definitive proof that a classic story can be successfully re-engineered for a new generation. Go to Full Review
Steve Murray ArtsATL Aug 10, 2026
[Javier Bardem] looks so good sporting a Cuban-style fedora, it’ll probably delude a million middle-aged dads into believing they can rock the same look. This might be his best work, partly buried in the show’s excesses and procrastinations. Go to Full Review
Blake Howard One Heat Minute Aug 8, 2026
1/4
Nobody in this house locks anything. There's a pool, there are children, there's a killer renting across the road, and the gate swings free for 10 hours of television. The Bowdens are obsessed with their own security and incapable of practising any. Go to Full Review
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Vilmar G @ghivi01 Sep 26, 2026 A genuinely gripping watch — strong performances and a story that kept me hooked episode after episode. The tension is well-built and the acting carries a lot of weight throughout. My only critique: at 10 episodes, it runs a bit longer than it needs to. Trimming it down to 8 would have tightened the pacing without losing any of the impact. Still, a solid, engaging series worth the watch. See more Troy M @RT28559073 Sep 23, 2026 Probably the best Limited Series I've ever seen. How the scores are so low is beyond me. Absolute must watch TV. See more Tom R @RT26773826 Sep 20, 2026 You can't create tension without stakes. If you hate all the protagonists, then where are the stakes? This whole family needs to go, so just get it over with episode 1. Javier Bardem doesn't even need to face justice, I couldn't care less. See more Philip H @phonzik Sep 19, 2026 This show is amazing. Creepy, weird, sometimes “artsy.” I legitimately don’t understand how the audience score isn’t higher. It might not be for everyone, but if you like this “type” of show, you’ll love this. See more David O @DJOSmith Sep 11, 2026 A lot of people may not like the hamming up of a lot of scenes but that and the intense musical score made it. The harsh, very 'bright' 'look' of the whole series made it a must-see. The acting is great IMHO and whole family of characters are nuts (well, both families) when the stress takes it's toll, but lead antagonist JB takes the biscuit. See more Tim W @RT84263888 Sep 9, 2026 Gave it a few episodes but it’s a pointless adaptation of the source material and has no real menace nor any characters I give a shit about. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 5, 2026 Fingers & Toes After 17 years in prison, Max Cady walks free and back into the lives of the lawyers who jailed him. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 5, 2026 Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action; Max settles in. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 12, 2026 Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing; Tom invites a coworker over; Natalie makes a friend. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 19, 2026 Pierced Anna leans on Max to help with a new client; Natalie and Amber get closer; Zack offers an apology. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 26, 2026 Max is visited by someone from his past; Anna investigates Nevaeh; Tom's new case gets complicated. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 3, 2026 Possum The Bowdens deal with their new neighbor; Natalie begins to question her past; the family takes a trip. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 10, 2026 Mongrel Anna and Tom kick off a dangerous plot against Max; seeking answers, Natalie hits the road. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 17, 2026 God's Timing is Perfect. As Max hurls accusations, Anna and Tom go on the offensive; Natalie tries to stop Max. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 24, 2026 Anna drives to Cape Fear to find Crystal and answers; Max gives lethal instructions to Nevaeh. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 31, 2026 The Bowdens have everything to protect; Max has nothing left to lose. Details
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Season Info

Director
Amanda Marsalis, Trey Edward Shults, Jon S. Baird
Executive Producer
Amanda Marsalis, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Nick Antosca, Darryl Frank, Alex Hedlund, Javier Bardem
Screenwriter
Brian Evenson, Peter Blake, John D. MacDonald, Alan Page
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 5, 2026
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