Prime Video has officially revealed the first-look images and premiere date for its much-awaited thriller series 56 Days, adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s acclaimed best-selling novel. The eight-episode psychological crime drama will begin streaming worldwide on February 18, 2026, with all episodes dropping simultaneously.
A Dark Love Story With a Deadly Twist
56 Days follows the intense and volatile relationship between Oliver and Ciara, two strangers who meet by chance in a supermarket and fall into a fast, consuming romance. But what begins as an electric attraction soon spirals into something far more dangerous.
Fifty-six days after their first encounter, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body—brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. As the investigation unfolds, the central question grips both detectives and viewers alike:
Did he kill her? Did she kill him? Or is the truth even darker?
A Narrative Told Across Two Timelines
The series moves between two gripping timelines:
- The present day, where investigators dissect a single, tension-filled day at the crime scene.
- The past, tracing Oliver and Ciara’s whirlwind relationship, unraveling secrets and exposing dangerous lies.
This dual storytelling approach creates a riveting, sexy, and psychologically intense thriller that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.
Creative Team and Production
56 Days boasts a powerhouse creative team behind the scenes:
- Lisa Zwerling and Karyn Usher serve as writers and executive producers.
- James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett executive produce under the banner of Atomic Monster, with Danielle Bozzone overseeing the project for the company.
- Best-selling author Catherine Ryan Howard joins the production as co-executive producer.
- The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios in collaboration with Atomic Monster.
Jay-Ho Catch-Up
With its compelling plot, dual timelines, and emotionally charged performances, 56 Days is poised to become one of Prime Video’s standout thriller releases of 2026. The newly released first-look images only heighten anticipation for what promises to be a gripping, atmospheric, and twist-filled adaptation.
