Prime Video has released the trailer for Harlan Coben’s Lazarus, a gripping new thriller that premieres on October 22, 2025. Based on an original story by bestselling author Harlan Coben and written with BAFTA-winner Danny Brocklehurst, the series mixes family drama, psychological suspense, and crime mystery.
Plot
Joel Lazarus, played by Sam Claflin, is a forensic psychologist who returns home after his father, Dr. Jonathan Lazarus (Bill Nighy), dies by suicide. While mourning, Joel begins to face disturbing and unexplained events. As he searches for answers, he finds himself pulled into a dark trail of cold-case murders. At the same time, the pain of his sister’s murder 25 years earlier resurfaces. These mysteries collide, forcing Joel to fight for truth while struggling to protect his sanity.
Cast & Crew
Sam Claflin leads the cast with Bill Nighy, creating a powerful father-son core that drives the story. Alexandra Roach appears as Jenna Lazarus, while David Fynn plays Seth McGovern. Karla Crome steps in as Bella Catton, and Kate Ashfield joins as Detective Alison Brown.
Behind the camera, Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst serve as executive producers alongside Nicola Shindler and Richard Fee for Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios. Claflin also joins as executive producer. Wayne Che Yip (Rings of Power, Utopia) directs the first two episodes and executive produces. Matt Strevens (Doctor Who) produces the series. Lazarus is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Quay Street Productions, and Final Twist Productions.
Conclusion
With its tense plot, layered mysteries, and emotional depth, Harlan Coben’s Lazarus is set to grip global audiences. Coben, already behind hits like Fool Me Once and The Stranger, continues to prove his mastery of suspenseful storytelling. Prime Video has built a reputation for delivering high-quality adaptations of his work, and Lazarus looks ready to raise the stakes further. Viewers can expect a thriller that blends haunting family secrets with a relentless crime investigation, making it one of the most anticipated releases of 2025.
