Prime Video's upcoming series Ride or Die stars Hannah Waddingham as international assassin Judith Burton and Octavia Spencer as Debbie Claybourne, the wife of an MP and Judith's best friend. The show, which also features Bill Nighy and Ed Skrein, blends comedy and thriller elements.
Release Date and Episodes
Ride or Die premieres on Prime Video on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. All eight episodes will be available to stream from midnight, allowing for a full binge-watch.
Plot Overview
The series follows best friends Judith and Debbie, who thought they knew everything about each other—until Judith reveals she is an international assassin. According to the synopsis: "When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together. It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and some very dangerous criminals at their heels."
Cast and Characters
Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham lead the cast and also serve as executive producers. The supporting cast includes Bill Nighy as The Director, Ed Skrein as Billy Donovan, Sylvia Hoeks as Ana, Calam Lynch as Sam, Savannah Steyn as Queenie, Jamie Parker as David, Kathryn Drysdale as Amanda, Fernando Santos as Diego, and Jackie Ido as Jacques.
Behind the Scenes
Waddingham told Harper's Bazaar about a chaotic moment during filming: "Maybe kicking a door so hard on a train that I knocked it off its hinges. I don't even remember doing it. I just didn't realise I had done it."
