Apple TV’s new 10-part serial killer thriller features an exceptionally talented cast for a gripping crime story premiering this Friday, October 30. Apple TV is recognized for its outstanding crime thrillers, including acclaimed titles such as Black Bird, Presumed Innocent, and Sugar. This week, the streamer will introduce another significant new entry in the genre, boasting one of the best ensemble casts of any current Apple TV original series. Undoubtedly, it’s among the top new Apple TV series to watch this weekend.

Nocturne premieres on Apple TV this Friday with its first two highly anticipated episodes. The star-studded series is led by Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan), Zazie Beetz (Atlanta), Stephen Graham (Adolescence), Bill Camp (The Night Of), Rory Culkin (Signs), Poorna Jagannathan (Lanterns), Chrissy Metz (This Is Us), and more, instantly making it one of the best ensembles on the platform. With Graham portraying a twisted serial killer and Schreiber’s detective protagonist tasked with confronting him, Nocturne is definitely worth checking out this weekend.

Apple TV’s New Serial Killer Thriller Has A Seriously Stacked Cast

Nocturne’s premise is inherently captivating, but its exceptionally talented cast is the primary reason it’s set to be one of the best new series of the year on Apple TV. The series was created by John Hlavin (Shooter) and is based on two bestselling crime novels, The Sandman (2012) and Lazarus (2018), written by Swedish authors Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril, who are also a married couple. Together, they publish under the pen name Lars Kepler and have written several books in their “Joona Linna” series, which follows a detective superintendent who investigates crimes often linked to serial killers.

While there’s no Joona Linna character in Nocturne, there is a Jonah Lynn, played by Schreiber, who is a former U.S. Army Ranger turned homicide detective in Philadelphia. Seeking a quieter life, Jonah leaves the city for rural Pennsylvania, where several local disappearances catch his attention. The peculiar aspect is that these disappearances share certain characteristics with Jurek Walter, portrayed by Graham, a notorious serial killer whom Jonah helped capture and imprison. However, Jurek remains incarcerated and seemingly unconnected to the new disappearances, suggesting that Jonah is pursuing a copycat killer.

Nocturne Is One Of The Best New Shows To Stream This Weekend

The remarkable cast of Nocturne speaks volumes, and early reviews grant the series an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score at the time of writing. ScreenRant awarded the new serial killer thriller series on Apple 8 out of 10 stars, stating, “Nocturne’s well-written villain and superb performances more than make up for the narrative predictability, and the story still feels pulse-racing even when it’s obvious what’s coming.” Additionally, Collider rated it 7 out of 10 stars, commenting, “A deeply engaging and thought-provoking tale is bolstered by a fantastic cast, keeping it afloat when some production elements struggle with their identity.“

Across all major streaming platforms this weekend, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+, Nocturne stands out as one of the very best new shows to watch following its two-part premiere this Friday. New episodes of Nocturne will be released every Friday exclusively on Apple TV, with its finale scheduled for December 25. The series consists of ten total episodes, providing viewers with weekly installments until the end of the year. Given its strong cast, expect Nocturne to generate significant Emmy buzz by the time its finale arrives on Christmas Day.

With its excellent cast, proven source material, strong Rotten Tomatoes score, and gripping crime thriller narrative, Nocturne is one new series you simply cannot miss this weekend, alongside Dexter: Resurrection season 2 and The Gilded Age season 4.