Cape Fear
Inspired by the 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison — and he wants vengeance.
- Metascore68
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- Apple TV+
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
Inspired by the 1991 remake directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison — and he wants vengeance.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Fingers & Toes
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 55 mins
Max Cady leaves prison after seventeen years and becomes the public face of a wrongful conviction campaign led by Anna Bowden and Noa Toussaint. While donors celebrate his release, Cady quietly reenters the lives of the people connected to his conviction. Anna balances family obligations, professional responsibilities, and growing unease as Cady's presence expands beyond formal events. At home, strange incidents accumulate around the Bowden family, from unsettling animal imagery to mounting signs that unseen forces are moving closer. When Cady unexpectedly arrives at their residence and references a shared piece of history, long buried tensions rise to the surface. Before anyone can process the implications, a shocking discovery involving Zack transforms unease into immediate danger.
Episode 2
Why Would I Want to Hurt You?
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 54 mins
After Max Cady is taken into custody and treated for injuries, Anna Bowden encounters him at the hospital, where his unsettling familiarity raises further questions. Meanwhile, Zack Bowden struggles with worsening physical and psychological consequences linked to his ordeal. As investigators and medical staff attempt to explain recent events, evidence emerges suggesting the danger originated much closer to home than anyone realized. Elsewhere, Anna faces growing pressure through her work with the Savannah Justice League Project while Cady unexpectedly begins positioning himself within the same orbit. Through interviews, prison visits, and carefully orchestrated encounters, he expands his influence while revealing fragments of his past. At home, Natalie Bowden uncovers disturbing clues and overhears hints of a secret connecting her parents to Cady, pushing the family deeper into uncertainty.
Episode 3
Phantom Sensations
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 49 mins
Tom Bowden struggles to protect his family as unexplained visitors, surveillance failures, and increasingly personal violations undermine any sense of security. Anna Bowden reluctantly agrees to represent Max Cady during settlement negotiations, only to find herself drawn back into unresolved questions from his past. Natalie Bowden faces public embarrassment and growing isolation, making her vulnerable to a seemingly supportive new friend. Zach Bowden becomes the focus of mysterious outside attention, while Cady continues inserting himself into the lives of everyone around him through encounters that appear ordinary but carry a deeper sense of menace.
Episode 4
Pierced
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 48 mins
Natalie Bowden grows closer to Nevaeh Valentine, drifting away from structure during school and practice as she follows impulsive choices. Zack Bowden struggles after fallout with Sophia and attempts reconciliation that collapses, pushing him back into secrecy. Anna Bowden searches for leverage in Ruben Ramirez case, but a key witness refuses cooperation under pressure. Max Cady steps in, escalating matters through intimidation and private negotiation, securing critical testimony that shifts the legal fight. Meanwhile Nevaeh continues tightening influence over both Bowden siblings, deepening instability across the household.
Episode 5
Faith
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 52 mins
Max is visited by someone from his past. Anna investigates Nevaeh. Tom's new case gets complicated.
Episode 6
Possum
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 57 mins
The Bowdens deal with their new neighbor. Natalie begins to question her past. The family takes a trip.
Episode 7
Mongrel
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 53 mins
Anna and Tom kick off a dangerous plot against Max. Seeking answers, Natalie hits the road.
Episode 8
Los tiempos de Dios son perfectos
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 46 mins
As Max hurls accusations, Anna and Tom go on the offensive. Natalie tries to stop Max.
Episode 9
The Scar
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 46 mins
Anna drives to Cape Fear to find Crystal - and answers. Max gives lethal instructions to Nevaeh.
Episode 10
The Executioners
Fri, Jul 31, 2026 49 mins
The Bowdens have everything to protect. Max has nothing left to lose.
