# Prime Video Ride or Die series > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/prime-video-octavia-spencer-series > Updated: 2026-08-23T18:36:12.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 11. Amazon Prime Video released the eight‑episode action‑dramedy Ride or Die on 15 July 2026, debuting with a high‑profile New York event where Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham arrived together. The series follows longtime friends Debbie Claybourne, a former lawyer and Yale Law School graduate, and Judith Burton, an international assassin known as ‘Whiptail’, as their secret lives collide across Europe. Their friendship is tested by revelations involving political corruption and the Albanian mob, drawing Interpol and rival killers into a high‑stakes chase. The show was first teased in May with official images, and a June trailer promoted the series under the working title “Co‑Conspirators.” Both leads serve as executive producers and have emphasized themes of female empowerment and the reinvention of women later in life. The production, which centered in Prague with an opening ski chase filmed in Austria, features direction from Peyton Reed and showrunning by Matt Miller, with a script created by Tessa Coates. Supporting cast members include Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, and Jamie Parker. Critics have noted the strong chemistry between Spencer and Waddingham, though some reviews described the plot as formulaic. The series is available globally on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories, attracting particular attention in the UK, US, Germany, and France. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Amazon Prime Video releases Ride or Die action series Amazon Prime Video's new action-comedy series Ride or Die stars Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer as two best friends on the run across Europe following the exposure of dangerous secrets. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-prime-video-releases-ride-or-die-action-series ### 2026-08-06: Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham debut 'Ride or Die' on Prime Video Prime Video’s new series Ride or Die stars Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham as friends‑turned‑assassins, highlighting female empowerment; the eight‑episode show streams globally. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/octavia-spencer-and-hannah-waddingham-debut-ride-or-die-on-prime-video ### 2026-07-17: Prime Video's 'Ride or Die' launches in New York amid mixed critical reception Prime Video’s ‘Ride or Die’ starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham debuted in New York; German critics call it formulaic but commend the leads’ chemistry. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-videos-ride-or-die-launches-in-new-york-amid-mixed-critical-reception ### 2026-07-15: Prime Video debuts ‘Ride or Die’ with Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer Prime Video’s new series ‘Ride or Die’ stars Hannah Waddingham as an assassin and Octavia Spencer as her best‑friend, mixing action, comedy and drama across Europe. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hannah-waddingham-discusses-single-motherhood-and-new-role-in-prime-videos-ride-or-die ### 2026-07-14: Hannah Waddingham dazzles in black dress at New York 'Ride or Die' premiere Hannah Waddingham promoted Amazon’s Ride or Die in New York, wearing a black midi dress with Louboutin pumps on the red carpet and a retro look on Good Morning America. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hannah-waddingham-dazzles-in-black-dress-at-new-york-ride-or-die-premiere ### 2026-07-13: Prime Video launches 'Ride or Die' action series starring Octavia Spencer Prime Video’s eight‑episode series Ride or Die (15 July 2026) stars Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham as friends caught in a European assassin chase, blending action, comedy and strong lead chemistry. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-video-launches-ride-or-die-starring-octavia-spencer-and-hannah-waddingham ### 2026-07-06: Hannah Waddingham dismisses James Bond role, highlights new series Ride or Die Hannah Waddingham says she won’t play James Bond, preferring emotionally deep roles, and promotes Prime Video’s new series Ride or Die, debuting July 15. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hannah-waddingham-dismisses-james-bond-role-highlights-new-series-ride-or-die ### 2026-07-06: Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham star in Prime Video's Ride or Die series Prime Video's Ride or Die, a comedy‑action series starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, premieres worldwide on 15 July 2026; the duo play friends caught up in a European chase after a secret assassin 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/octavia-spencer-hannah-waddingham-star-in-prime-videos-ride-or-die-series ### 2026-06-08: Prime Video launches Octavia Spencer action‑comedy series ‘Co‑Conspirators’ Prime Video’s new action‑comedy series ‘Co‑Conspirators’, starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham as friends caught in an international hit‑woman plot, premieres globally on July 15 with eight episodes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-video-launches-octavia-spencer-actioncomedy-series-coconspirators ### 2026-06-08: Prime Video launches 'Ride or Die' series starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham Prime Video's new series 'Ride or Die', starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, premieres July 15; the thriller follows two friends on the run after a hit goes wrong. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-video-launches-ride-or-die-series-starring-octavia-spencer-and-hannah-waddingham ### 2026-05-11: Prime Video's 'Ride Or Die' series starring Octavia Spencer launches July 15 Prime Video’s action‑adventure series Ride Or Die, starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, premieres globally on July 15. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prime-videos-ride-or-die-series-starring-octavia-spencer-launches-july-15 --- Cite as: Prime Video Ride or Die series. 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