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Season 1 – 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.

Critics Reviews

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Lauren Sarner New York Post 20m
The new “Cape Fear” is as competent and polished as the star power would suggest. Go to Full Review Olly Richards Empire Magazine 23m
3/5
It’s silly, garish fun and actually more of a piece with the adaptations it’s following: another serving of well-made pulp. Go to Full Review Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic 25m
This version of “Cape Fear” is entertaining, fun to watch. Go to Full Review Andrew Crump The Playlist 24m
B+
This is the “Cape Fear” our culture deserves. Go to Full Review Amelia Harvey Nerdspin 54m
B
How the story of Max Cady has changed over the years sums up the evolution of America and the current mood of the nation. There are no clear-cut good and bad guys here, and much like everything in 2026, you’ll start to question everything. Go to Full Review Sean Burns WBUR’s Arts & Culture 2h
I devoured all eight "Cape Fear" episodes made available for review in gobsmacked fascination. There’s not a moment of behavior in this program that does not beggar belief. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Amy Adams

Anna Bowden

Javier Bardem

Max Cady

Patrick Wilson

Tom Bowden

Ryan Anthony Holcomb

Danny

Jullian Dulce Vida

Byron French

Amanda Marsalis

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Jun 5 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 Airs Jun 5 Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action; Max settles in. Details Episode 3 Airs Jun 12 Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing; Tom invites a coworker over; Natalie makes a friend. Details Episode 4 Airs Jun 19 A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. Details Episode 5 Airs Jun 26 A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. Details Episode 6 Airs Jul 3 A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. Details Episode 7 Airs Jul 10 A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. Details Episode 8 Airs Jul 17 A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. Details Episode 9 Airs Jul 24 A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. Details Episode 10 Airs Jul 31 A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. Details
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Cape Fear — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Amanda Marsalis, Jon S. Baird
Screenwriter
Peter Blake, Alan Page
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 5, 2026