{
  "id": 17897690,
  "title": "Stephen Graham's Serial Killer Series Is Essential Viewing On Apple TV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/stephen-grahams-serial-killer-series-is-essential-viewing-on-apple-tv",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T03:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2304929/stephen-graham-serial-killer-series-nocturne-streaming-apple-tv/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephen Graham stars as a notorious serial killer in Apple TV+'s new series, \"Nocturne.\" This 10-episode drama, based on Lars Kepler crime novels \"Lazurus\" and \"The Sandman,\" features Graham alongside Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz. The story revolves around Jonah Lynn, a detective out of retirement, investigating the resurgence of Jurek Walter, a cunning and manipulative murderer currently held in a psychiatric hospital. Zazie Beetz plays Jonah's FBI agent daughter, Saga Bauer, who goes undercover to uncover the truth behind Jurek's crimes. Critics have given \"Nocturne\" high praise, with an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 70 rating on Metacritic. Graham's performance as Jurek Walter garnered particular attention, as the actor found the role of a serial killer to be a new and challenging one. To prepare for the part, Graham immersed himself in serial killer media and focused on Jurek's physical capabilities. With his previous roles in mobster, murderer, and morally bankrupt characters, Graham has proven himself adept at portraying morally bankrupt characters. Alongside Liev Schreiber and Rory Culkin, Graham has been on a roll recently, with his roles in \"Nocturne\" and acclaimed dramas \"Adolescence\" and \"A Thousand Blows.\"",
  "summary": "Stephen Graham is making waves again in the streaming world with his latest spectacular crime drama on Apple TV.",
  "key_points": [
    "Stephen Graham stars as serial killer Jurek Walter in Apple TV+ series Nocturne",
    "Series based on Lars Kepler crime novels Lazurus and The Sandman",
    "Nocturne receives high critical acclaim with 85% on Rotten Tomatoes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The adaptation of Lars Kepler's novels reinforces Stephen Graham's reputation as a premier character actor capable of mastering complex, morally bankrupt roles through intense physical and psychological immersion.",
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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."
}