Created by Rowan Joffé.
Nocturne premiered on October 30, 2026.
Distributed by Apple TV.
Nocturne (2026) TV Series Review
Nocturne (2026) delivers a tense psychological crime thriller filled with mystery, danger and disturbing revelations.
Led by Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham, the series follows a former detective and an FBI agent investigating a missing-person case connected to an imprisoned serial killer.
Stephen Graham stands out with a chilling performance, while Schreiber brings emotional depth and Beetz adds determination to the investigation.
Although some episodes move slowly and certain developments feel familiar, the unsettling atmosphere and growing suspense keep the story engaging.
Overall, Nocturne is a worthwhile watch for crime thriller enthusiasts.
CR Rating: 8/10.
Nocturne Actors
Liev Schreiber as Jonah Lynn
DOB: October 4, 1967.
American actor, director, screenwriter and producer recognised for his work in film, television and theatre.
He studied at Hampshire College before earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama.
Role: Jonah Lynn is a former soldier who became a homicide detective in Philadelphia before moving with his family to a small town in western Pennsylvania in search of a quieter life.
His plans are disrupted when the notorious serial killer Jurek Walter becomes connected to a new investigation that threatens his family and the surrounding community.
Episodes: 10.
Interesting facts: Schreiber trained at the Yale School of Drama and has an extensive theatre background.
In addition to starring in Nocturne, he serves as an executive producer on the series.
Notable Works: Ray Donovan, Spotlight, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Scream, The Perfect Couple.
Zazie Beetz as Saga Bauer
DOB: June 1, 1991.
German-American actress known for her work in television, film and voice acting.
Born in Berlin to a German father and an African-American mother, she moved to New York City as a child and grew up speaking both German and English.
Role: Saga Bauer is a determined FBI agent and Jonah Lynn’s surrogate daughter and protégé.
She is an experienced investigator with a talent for undercover work, making her an important part of the effort to uncover the truth about serial killer Jurek Walter.
Episodes: 10.
Interesting facts: Beetz was born in Berlin and grew up speaking German and English.
She is also an executive producer on Nocturne, in addition to playing Saga Bauer.
Notable Works: Atlanta, Joker, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train, The Harder They Fall.
Stephen Graham as Jurek Walter
DOB: August 3, 1973.
English actor, producer and screenwriter recognised for his intense and emotionally compelling performances in film and television.
He developed an interest in acting as a child and trained at Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance after gaining experience at Liverpool’s Everyman Youth Theatre.
Role: Jurek Walter is a notorious serial killer held in a highly secure section of Riverside Psychiatric Hospital.
Although imprisoned, he remains a dangerous and calculating figure whose psychological influence reaches beyond the walls of the facility.
Episodes: 10.
Interesting facts: Graham trained at Rose Bruford College and co-founded Matriarch Productions with his wife, actress and producer Hannah Walters.
He also serves as an executive producer on Nocturne.
Notable Works: This Is England, Boardwalk Empire, Line of Duty, The Irishman, Adolescence.
Landon Valentin as Michael
DOB: N/A.
Landon Valentin is an actor whose credited screen work includes the 2026 Apple TV thriller Nocturne.
His performance in Nocturne places him at the centre of the series’ mystery, alongside established performers including Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham.
Role: Michael Frost is the son of Ida Frost and the brother of Felicia Frost.
He disappeared with his sister three years before the events of the series, becoming one of the victims associated with notorious serial killer Jurek Walter.
Episodes: 9.
Interesting facts: Valentin’s role as Michael Frost is among his publicly documented screen credits.
Notable Works: The Short Game.
Chrissy Metz as Ida
DOB: September 29, 1980.
American actress and singer best known for her emotionally compelling television performances.
She spent part of her childhood in Japan, where her father was stationed with the US Navy, before returning to Florida with her family.
Role: Ida Frost is the mother of Michael and Felicia Frost, the two siblings who disappeared three years before the events of Nocturne.
When Michael unexpectedly returns, Ida is confronted with the emotional consequences of his disappearance and the uncertainty surrounding her missing daughter.
Episodes: 9.
Interesting facts: Metz spent the first eight years of her life in Japan because of her father’s military posting.
She is also a country music performer and released “I’m Standing with You” for the Breakthrough soundtrack, a song that received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
Notable Works: This Is Us, American Horror Story: Freak Show, Breakthrough, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, The Hunting Wives.
Rory Culkin as Karl
DOB: July 21, 1989.
American actor who comes from the well-known Culkin acting family.
Born in New York City, he began working in entertainment as a child and gradually developed a career that includes independent films, television dramas and psychological thrillers.
Role: Karl Anders is a nurse at Riverside Psychiatric Hospital, where the imprisoned serial killer Jurek Walter is held.
His work brings him into the hospital environment surrounding Walter and the investigation into the missing Frost siblings.
Episodes: 8.
Interesting facts: Rory is the younger brother of actors Macaulay Culkin and Kieran Culkin.
He began acting at a young age and later became known for independent and psychological drama projects.
Notable Works: Signs, Scream 4, Lords of Chaos, Castle Rock, Columbus.
Gary Carr as Nathan
DOB: December 11, 1986.
English actor, dancer, singer and musician born in London.
He trained at the National Youth Music Theatre before studying at Arts Educational Schools and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where he received a Leverhulme Trust scholarship.
Role: Nathan Pollock is one of the characters involved in the events surrounding Jonah Lynn’s investigation.
His connection to the wider story places him within the network of people affected by the search for Jurek Walter’s missing victim.
Episodes: 8.
Interesting facts: Carr began performing on stage at the age of eight in a production of The King and I.
He is also a musician and has pursued singing and performance alongside his acting career.
Notable Works: Downton Abbey, Death in Paradise, The Deuce, The Good Fight, The Peripheral.
Bill Camp as Chief Ellison
DOB: October 13, 1961.
American character actor born in Massachusetts.
He studied at the University of Vermont before training at the Juilliard School in New York.
Camp began his career in theatre, earning recognition for his work in stage productions.
Role: Chief Ellison is a senior law enforcement figure whose responsibilities place him within the investigation surrounding Jurek Walter.
His position gives him an important connection to the authorities dealing with the consequences of the killer’s actions.
Episodes: 9.
Interesting facts: Camp received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Reverend John Hale in the 2016 Broadway revival of The Crucible.
Notable Works: The Queen’s Gambit, The Night Of, Joker, 12 Years a Slave, Dark Waters.
Anne Windsland as Agent Hawthorne
DOB: N/A.
Anne Windsland is a Norwegian-born actress based in New York City.
She moved to the United States at 19 to study acting and has since worked in film and television as an actress, producer and director.
Role: Agent Hawthorne is a law enforcement character whose involvement connects her to the investigation surrounding Jurek Walter.
Her presence adds to the FBI and investigative environment that surrounds Saga Bauer’s work.
Episodes: 7.
Interesting facts: Windsland is fluent in Norwegian, Swedish and Danish, and speaks English, German and French.
Notable Works: Luckiest Girl Alive, FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Organized Crime.
Poorna Jagannathan as Quinn
DOB: December 22, 1972.
American actress and producer born in Tunis, Tunisia, to Indian parents.
She grew up in several countries, including India, Pakistan, Ireland, Brazil and Argentina.
She attended the University of Brasília before graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Maryland.
Role: Alexandra Quinn is an FBI special agent in charge and the new lead investigator working to understand Jurek Walter’s connection to a current case.
She works with Jonah Lynn to uncover the truth, despite his initial reservations about her involvement.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: Jagannathan initiated, produced and performed in Nirbhaya, a play addressing sexual violence and the experiences of survivors.
Notable Works: Never Have I Ever, The Night Of, Big Little Lies, Ramy, Defending Jacob.
Michael Camp as Shelby
DOB: N/A.
Michael Camp is an American actor whose screen credits include film and television roles.
He has appeared in Hawaii Five-0, Magnum P.I., The Islands, Mayor of Kingstown, 20 Minutes and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
Role: Shelby is a recurring character in Nocturne.
The character appears in several episodes, indicating a continuing connection to the series’ central environment rather than a brief one-scene appearance.
Episodes: 7.
Interesting facts: Camp has also appeared in Mayor of Kingstown as a KPD uniformed officer and in Magnum P.I. as Jared Friedman.
Notable Works: Hawaii Five-0, Magnum P.I., The Islands, Mayor of Kingstown, 20 Minutes.
Chris Blunt as Security J.J.
DOB: N/A.
Chris Blunt is an actor credited in the supporting ensemble of Nocturne.
His work in the series places him among the performers portraying people connected to the security and institutional environment surrounding the central investigation.
Role: Security J.J. is a member of the security personnel featured in Nocturne.
His role contributes to the series’ portrayal of the security arrangements surrounding its institutional settings.
Episodes: 6.
Interesting facts: N/A.
Notable Works: Nocturne.
More Actors
• Nathan Hollabaugh as Officer Kirkland.
• Gameela Wright as Rola Brolin.
• Michael Ornstein as Stan.
• Winsome Brown as Annie Fontaine.
• Abigail Donaghy as Felicia.
• Nexus Lyons as Agent Kibbons.
• Pascale Armand as Marcelline.
• Kersti Bryan as Sally Gifford.
• Angela Nicole Hunt as Dominique.
• Micah Peoples as Lloyd.
FAQ – Nocturne (2026) TV Series
What is Nocturne (2026) TV series about?
Nocturne is a crime thriller about Jonah Lynn, a former homicide detective whose quiet life in Pennsylvania is disrupted by the activities of imprisoned serial killer Jurek Walter. When a missing victim unexpectedly returns, Jonah and FBI agent Saga Bauer race to uncover the truth.
Is Nocturne based on a book?
Yes. The series is based on the crime novels The Sandman and Lazarus by Lars Kepler, the pen name of Swedish writing duo Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril.
What genre is Nocturne?
Nocturne is a crime thriller with elements of psychological suspense and mystery.
How many episodes are in Nocturne Season 1?
The first season consists of 10 episodes. The first two premiered on October 30, 2026, with subsequent episodes released weekly.
Where can you watch Nocturne?
You can stream Nocturne exclusively on Apple TV, subject to regional availability.
Conclusion
Nocturne (2026) is a gripping crime thriller featuring strong performances, psychological tension and a chilling mystery.
It is worth watching for fans of dark, suspenseful crime dramas.