Apple TV releases crime thriller Nocturne

Apple TV has premiered Nocturne, a ten-episode crime thriller series based on the novels by Lars Kepler, the pseudonym for Swedish authors Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril. The series follows Jonah Lynn, an ex-soldier turned homicide detective played by Liev Schreiber, who moves from Philadelphia to a small town in western Pennsylvania seeking a quiet life.

His peace is disrupted by Jurek Walter, a highly manipulative serial killer portrayed by Stephen Graham. Despite being incarcerated in a high-security psychiatric facility, Walter continues to exert influence and pose a threat to the community. The investigation involves FBI Agent Saga Bauer, played by Zazie Beetz, who serves as a surrogate daughter to Lynn.

The series, created by Rowan Joffé and developed by showrunner John Hlavin, premiered on October 30. New episodes are scheduled to release weekly through December 25. Early critical reception has highlighted Stephen Graham’s performance and the series’ tense atmosphere, with Rotten Tomatoes noting an 85 percent critic score.