Series synopsis
Cape Fear is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Apple TV on June 4, 2026. It was created by Nick Antosca. It stars Amy Adams, Javier Bardem, Patrick Wilson and Joe Anders.
When convicted murderer Max Cady is released from prison, he begins infiltrating the family of the married attorneys who helped put him behind bars.
Premise
When convicted murderer Max Cady is released from prison, he begins infiltrating the family of the married attorneys who helped put him behind bars.
Premise: Do you feel safe?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amy Adams as Anna Bowden
- Javier Bardem as Maximiliano 'Max' Cady
- Patrick Wilson as Tom Bowden
- Joe Anders as Zack Bowden
- Lily Collias as Natalie Bowden
- Malia Pyles as Nevaeh Valentine
- CCH Pounder as Noa Toussaint
Guest cast
- Jullian Dulce Vida as Byron French
- Lynn Wanlass as Bunny French
- Paul Calderon as The Padrino
- Jamie Hector as Ray Rawlins
- Margarita Levieva as Lexi
- Geneva Carr as TV Legal Commentator
- Kathleen Scott Paul as Amy Brancato
- Eric Mendenhall as Louis Pilgrim
- Dot Cloud as Callie
- Felisha Terrell as Mara
- Gabrielle Byndloss as Paloma
- Samantha Clifford as Hope
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 4, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fingers & Toes After 17 years in prison, Max Cady walks free—and back into the lives of the lawyers who jailed him. |
June 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
Why Would I Want to Hurt You? Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action. Max settles in. |
June 4, 2026 |
| 3 |
Phantom Sensations Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing. Tom invites a coworker over. Natalie makes a friend. |
June 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 4, 2026 |
| Last aired | July 2, 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Friday |