Cape Fear (2026)
📌 Available on Apple TV🛡️ Adults TV-MA
📖 Story
Anna and Tom Bowden seem to have built a stable life, until Max Cady returns after years in prison with a clear desire to punish the people who helped put him away. Cape Fear does not frame the threat as simple pursuit; it becomes a psychological pressure that enters the home, the marriage, and the past the Bowdens tried to leave behind. As Cady moves closer to the family, buried secrets begin to surface, turning fear into a brutal test of trust, guilt, and survival.
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A heavy psychological thriller about revenge and family fear
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Strong recommendation
EnergyClaustrophobic and escalating
ToneDark, tense, and threat-driven
ExperienceA crime and psychological-thriller series that builds fear inside a seemingly stable home, showing how the past can return as a present danger.
Best suited forBest for viewers who enjoy psychological thrillers, revenge stories, tense family drama, and slow-building suspense rather than simple action.
What to expect from this title?Expect psychological pursuit, family secrets, rising pressure, and characters caught between fear, guilt, and survival.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 TV Parental Guidelines
Intended for mature viewers only because of intense psychological threat, stalking, crime, family tension, revenge themes, and fear-driven drama that is not suitable for children or family viewing.
Episode runtime
53 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Status
Returning series
First air year
2026
👥 Cast profile
5 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
WritingNick Antosca
CastAmy AdamsJavier BardemPatrick WilsonJoe AndersLily Collias
ProductionNick AntoscaSteven SpielbergMartin ScorseseAlex Hedlund
MusicJeff RussoBernard HerrmannElmer Bernstein
CinematographyJarrett MorganJessica HershatterLouis Smith
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📺Seasons Guide
1 Season10 Episodes⏱ 53 min/ep
Ongoing 🔄
Last aired: 2026
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Cast & crew
Amy Adams
Anna Bowden
Javier Bardem
Maximiliano 'Max' Cady
Patrick Wilson
Tom Bowden
Joe Anders
Zack Bowden
Lily Collias
Natalie Bowden
Malia Pyles
Nevaeh Valentine
CCH Pounder
Noa Toussaint
Creators: Nick Antosca
❓ FAQ
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1What is Cape Fear about?
The series follows Anna and Tom Bowden, a couple whose stable life is threatened when Max Cady returns after years in prison and begins a psychological game that exposes old secrets.
2Is Cape Fear based on an earlier story?
Yes. The series is a modern reimagining of the Cape Fear story connected to the novel The Executioners, previously adapted into the 1962 and 1991 films.
3Is Cape Fear family-friendly?
No. The series is intended for mature viewers. It is rated TV-MA because of psychological threat, crime, stalking, family tension, and revenge-driven themes.
4How many episodes does Cape Fear have?
According to CinemaHook’s current data, the series has one season with 10 episodes, and each episode runs for about 53 minutes.
5Who stars in Cape Fear?
The series stars Javier Bardem as Max Cady, alongside Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, CCH Pounder, and Lily Collias, with Nick Antosca as creator and writer.
6Where can I watch Cape Fear?
According to CinemaHook’s current page data, no watch provider is listed on the page yet, but the known official availability is through Apple TV+. Availability may vary by country and subscription status.
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