Fans of gripping television are in for a treat as the director behind the iconic Peaky Blinders is set to deliver another major hit. BAFTA-winning director Otto Bathurst has a new six-part thriller, titled Prisoner, which will premiere on Sky and NOW in 2026.
An Explosive First Look and Stellar Cast
A thrilling first-look image has been released, setting the stage for what promises to be an unmissable series. The drama features Tahar Rahim (The Serpent) and Izuka Hoyle (Boiling Point) in explosive lead roles. They are joined by a formidable supporting cast including Eddie Marsan, Catherine McCormack, Sam Troughton, Youssef Kerkour, Finn Bennett, and Ken Nwosu.
The series is penned by Oscar-nominated writer Matt Charman, the creative force behind Bridge of Spies and Channel 4's Hostage. With such an acclaimed team both in front of and behind the camera, expectations are sky-high for this high-stakes drama.
The Gripping Plot of Prisoner
Prisoner begins with a simple assignment that spirals into a deadly game of survival. Izuka Hoyle plays Amber, a principled prison transport officer, while Tahar Rahim takes on the role of Tibor, a trained killer and high-value inmate.
The plot kicks into gear when Amber is tasked with escorting Tibor to court, where he is due to give evidence against his elite crime syndicate. Their convoy is then ambushed in a brutal attack, leaving everyone dead except for Amber and Tibor. Forced to flee while handcuffed together, the two must put their differences aside to escape a lethal threat that is relentlessly pursuing them.
Sky's compelling synopsis adds that “trust becomes a weapon and their shackled survival a moral dilemma, forcing Amber to confront how far she'll go to protect what matters most.” The first image from the series powerfully captures this premise, showing the two leads fleeing from the wreckage of their destroyed convoy.
Mark Your Calendars for 2026
This adrenaline-fuelled cat-and-mouse chase is confirmed to be a six-part series. It will make its debut simultaneously on Sky and the streaming service NOW sometime in 2026.
While an exact release date has not yet been announced, the combination of a world-class director, an Oscar-nominated writer, and a stellar cast makes Prisoner one of the most anticipated British television events of the coming year. Keep your eyes peeled for further updates on this must-see thriller.
