Is Nocturne on Netflix? Where to Watch the Apple TV Crime Drama

No, Nocturne is not on Netflix. It is an Apple TV original, premiering on Friday, October 30, 2026, with the first two episodes, then one new episode every Friday through December 25, 2026.

Where to Watch Nocturne

Streaming: Apple TV (exclusive, subscription) — the series’ only streaming home.

Netflix / Prime Video / HBO Max / Hulu / Peacock / Paramount+: No.

Rent or buy: No — as an Apple TV original series, it is not sold episode-by-episode. An Apple TV subscription is the way to watch it.

What Is Nocturne About?

An ex-soldier turned homicide detective, Jonah Lynn (Liev Schreiber), leaves Philadelphia for a quiet life in a small western Pennsylvania town — and finds his family targeted by Jurek Walter (Stephen Graham), a cunning serial killer. The search for Walter’s last missing victim forces Jonah to send his surrogate daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer (Zazie Beetz), straight at the killer. The series is based on Lars Kepler’s bestselling crime novel The Sandman, created for television by Rowan Joffé and co-showrun with John Hlavin.

How Many Episodes Are There in Nocturne?

10 episodes in total: 2 on Oct 30, then weekly on Fridays through Dec 25, 2026. Do not binge-expect the whole season on premiere day — only the first two drop at once.

Quick FAQ

Is Nocturne on Netflix? No — Apple TV only.

When does Nocturne come out? October 30, 2026, first two episodes.

Who stars in Nocturne? Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham, with Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan and Gary Carr.

Is Nocturne based on a book? Yes — Lars Kepler’s novel The Sandman (Joona Linna series).

Is there a trailer? Yes — Apple TV released the official trailer on September 29, 2026.

Read next: Full details, cast, and trailer: our Nocturne (2026) guide