{
  "id": 10701737,
  "title": "Apple TV unveils chilling serial killer thriller based on bestselling novel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/apple-tv-unveils-chilling-serial-killer-thriller-based-on-bestselling",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T13:52:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/29/apple-tv-unveils-chilling-serial-killer-thriller-based-on-bestselling-novel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for a new thriller series called Nocturne, which is based on the bestselling crime novel \"The Sandman\" by Lars Kepler. The series is set to premiere on October 30, with two episodes followed by weekly releases through December 25. Nocturne stars Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz, with Stephen Graham playing the role of the serial killer. The story revolves around ex-soldier Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), who becomes a homicide detective and moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quieter life. However, his peaceful existence is turned upside down when a cunning serial killer named Jurek Walter (Graham) starts targeting the town and his family. Jonah must protect his loved ones while also battling the killer. The trailer provides a chilling preview of the show, with the official synopsis stating that Jonah faces moral dilemmas as he searches for Jurek's last missing victim, forcing his surrogate daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer (Beetz), into the dangerous situation. In addition to Nocturne, Apple TV's lineup for the fall includes another crime thriller titled \"12 12 12,\" starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, which focuses on a heist in progress over 12 months, 12 hours, and 12 days. Looking ahead to 2027, Apple plans to release \"The Wanted Man,\" a high-profile thriller starring Hugh Laurie as an organized crime boss. Apple TV subscribers can access the platform for $14.99 per month or through the Apple One bundle. For more Apple news, check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.",
  "summary": "Today Apple TV unveiled the trailer for Nocturne, a new thriller series based on bestselling crime novel “The Sandman” by Lars Kepler. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nocturne, Apple TV series, based on Lars Kepler's novel",
    "Premieres October 30 with two episodes, weekly releases until Dec 25",
    "Stars Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham as serial killer"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}