Prime Video launches 'Ride or Die' action series starring Octavia Spencer

Prime Video debuted the eight‑episode series Ride or Die on 15 July 2026. The show follows lifelong friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham) when Debbie discovers Judith is an international assassin. The duo flees across Europe, pursued by Interpol, rival killers and organized crime, while their friendship is tested.

Created by Tessa Coates and run by Matt Miller, the series was largely filmed in Prague with an opening ski sequence shot in Austria. Supporting cast includes Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks and Calam Lynch. Critics note the strong chemistry of the leads and the series’ blend of action, comedy and adventure, though some point to familiar buddy‑comedy tropes and uneven humor. A New York premiere featured Spencer and Waddingham, and a podcast interview highlighted the creators’ intent to give women “messier, meatier” roles.

Overall, Ride or Die is positioned as a summer‑season action‑comedy offering a fresh female‑led premise within a familiar genre framework.