Prime Video debuts ‘Ride or Die’ with Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer

Prime Video has launched the action‑dramedy series ‘Ride or Die’. The eight‑episode show follows best friends Judith (Hannah Waddingham), an international assassin, and Debbie (Octavia Spencer), a former lawyer, as their secret lives collide across Europe. The series blends comedy, romance and high‑octane stunts – Waddingham even performed a demanding bathroom fight that prompted her stunt double to “raise her game.”

German press has highlighted the show’s premise and the chemistry between the leads, while fashion outlets have catalogued the costumes worn by the characters. Critics note the series’ homage to classic buddy‑action films and its focus on the female friendship at its core, though some reviews find the plot meanders after the second episode. The series is available globally on Prime Video, with particular attention in the UK, US and Germany.

The launch adds another high‑profile project for the Emmy‑winning ‘Ted Lasso’ star Waddingham and Oscar‑winner Spencer, expanding their television portfolios beyond comedy into action‑drama.