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Cape Fear

2026Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic685.1Rotten Tomatoes75%52%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic685.1Rotten Tomatoes75%52%

Summary

When convicted murderer Max Cady is released from prison, he begins infiltrating the family of the married attorneys who helped put him behind bars.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cape Fear episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Fingers & Toes, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Why Would I Want to Hurt You?, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Phantom Sensations, 7.0
  4. S1 E4 Pierced, 6.9
  5. S1 E5 Faith, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Possum, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 Mongrel, 7.1
  8. S1 E8 Los tiempos de Dios son perfectos, 7.5
  9. S1 E9 The Scar, 7.4
  10. S1 E10 The Executioners, 6.5

Cast

24 of 78 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Amanda Marsalis, Reed Morano, Morten Tyldum
Written by
Tara Shivkumar, Brian Evenson, John D. MacDonald
Produced by
Brette Billow, David Kirchner, Greg O'Bryant
Music by
Bernard Herrmann, Jeff Russo, Elmer Bernstein

Everyone

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Facts

June 4, 2026 · July 30, 2026 · Ended

First aired
June 4, 2026
Last aired
July 30, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
85 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Cape Fear?"

Questions about Cape Fear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cape Fear?

Apple TV

In the United States, Cape Fear streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Cape Fear worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Will Cape Fear scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.