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Javier Bardem plays Max Cady, this time around a convicted murderer who gets to leave prison only after his mistress confesses to killing his pregnant wife before dying by suicide. Her final testament contains details only the killer would know and she has the long sought murder weapon. (She also was being coached through this confession by someone over the phone.)
The two people most on edge about Cady’s release? His former defense attorney Anna Bowden (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson), the handsome prosecutor in the case she married as soon as they reached a plea deal to put Max behind bars. Cady’s release sets off an atomic bomb in their otherwise picture perfect world, putting everyone — including their children — on edge.
This new version of Cape Fear was created by Nick Antosca, known for the horrific thrills of Channel Zero and Brand New Cherry Flavor. Cape Fear is edgy, unnerving, and sure to keep you on edge. But when can you watch it?
Here’s everything you need to know about Apple TV’s new Cape Fear…
There are 10 episodes of Cape Fear, with the finale airing on July 31.
After its two-episode June 5 premiere, new episodes of Cape Fear come out Fridays on Apple TV. But locked-in Apple TV fans know that episodes start streaming sooner…
Apple TV regularly releases new episodes at 9:00 p.m. ET the night before designated premiere dates. So if you’re extra eager to watch, keep your eyes peeled for new Cape Fear episodes at 9:00 PM ET on Thursdays.
Don’t want to miss a single second of the new Cape Fear? Here’s when each and every episode of the new Apple TV show comes out:
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Cape Fear is an Apple TV original, which means that the only place you can watch it is on Apple TV. Don’t already have Apple TV?
Apple TV comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has just one ad-free streaming plan available for $12.99/month.
Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video and take advantage of the seven-day free trial. A bundle with Apple TV and Peacock is also available, offering $10/month in savings.
The cast of Cape Fear is full of some of the biggest names in entertainment, from Oscar winners to up-and-coming actors leaping out of the indie scene. Here’s who plays who in the Cape Fear cast:
