Lazarus: Release date news, cast details, streaming details, and more about the upcoming Harlan Coben series

Harlan Coben has returned with an entirely new mystery, Lazarus, but this time, it is not based on one of his novels. Lazarus is an original six-episode thriller on Prime Video, which stars Sam Claflin as a troubled son and Bill Nighy in the role of the father whose demise triggers an exceptionally convoluted sequence of events.

Prime Video has already revealed the first glimpses of Lazarus and booked a window for its premiere later this year, so yes, prepare yourselves for a nail-biting binge. And anticipate cold cases, family secrets, and the type of cliffhangers that Coben fans look forward to.

Lazarus: release date & where to stream

Mark the date: Lazarus is set to premiere on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and Prime Video will release all six episodes at once, not weekly. The streamer is broadcasting Lazarus on its platforms worldwide, thereby giving viewers in most regions instant access to the series. The creators announced the date and drop-all release plan, accompanied by the first-look photos of the series, so this is not a situation of "To Be Announced” soon; it is officially confirmed.

Viewers who prefer taking their time to complete a series can do so at a pace of one episode each night, while the rest of us meet mid-week for a mystery follow-up. The global release on Prime Video implies that the show will be available in most regions on the same day (local time zones may apply), which is why you should watch out for social media spoilers.

Lazarus: cast, characters, and plot

The relationship between Sam Claflin’s character, Joel Lazarus, and Bill Nighy’s Dr. Jonathan Lazarus is the emotional core of the show. Joel, a forensic psychologist, returns home after the death of his father and finds himself pulled into mysteries from the past, including the haunting case of his sister's unexplained murder that occurred decades ago.

The supporting cast adds an extra layer of tension and drama, with Alexandra Roach playing Jenna Lazarus (Joel’s sister), David Fynn as Seth McGovern (a town cop as well as Joel's childhood friend), Karla Crome as Bella Catton (Joel's former girlfriend), and Kate Ashfield portraying Detective Alison Brown.

A few other actors complete the cast, providing Lazarus with the sort of complicated, character-driven dynamic that drives both emotional satisfaction and paranoia; everyone seems to have something to hide. Early press images indicate that the actors are tilting towards intimate, everyday experiences that heighten the impact of the later twists in the series.

What to expect

Lazarus is an original story brought to life by Harlan Coben, having been written in collaboration with Danny Brocklehurst, meaning that it is not a variation of a preexisting novel, but an original creation, constructed on the ideas of its creators. The two authors have worked together in the past with a good track record for tightly plotted, emotionally charged mysteries, like Netflix's Safe, The Stranger, and more.

You can anticipate a sullen, moody tone with a focus on family drama: guilt, blame, and gradual peeling back of the long-lost secrets all through the lens of a cold-case investigation. Backstage, the series is endowed by solid studio support and production value, and therefore all the visuals, editing, and sound are being played to enhance suspense. If you crave mysteries that make you discuss the motives and watch them again to spot hints, then Lazarus will be perfect for you.

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