TV series
One man's freedom hides in another man's darkness.
As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of a lifetime.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Sep 2, 2026
Black Bird is available to stream on Apple TV+ and Apple TV+ Amazon Channel in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of a lifetime.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
Jimmy Keene is living in the fast lane—until he gets a 10-year prison sentence. Behind bars, he's approached about a high-stakes deal for freedom.
Directed by Michaël R. RoskamWritten by Dennis LehaneGuest stars Addison Ross, Laney Stiebing, Robert Wisdom, Santo Panzarella, Robyn Malcolm, Lee Tergesen, Carlo Alban, Christopher Berry
Episode 2
Agent McCauley prepares Jimmy for the mission. Detective Miller questions Larry about the missing women, leading to a polygraph test.
Directed by Michaël R. RoskamWritten by Dennis LehaneGuest stars Robert Wisdom, Robyn Malcolm, Carlo Alban, Jason Bayle, Jake McLaughlin, Cullen Moss, Michael Aaron Milligan, Joe Williamson
Episode 3
Struggling with his transition to maximum security prison, Jimmy initiates a friendship with Larry. New holes in Larry's stories are uncovered.
Directed by Michaël R. RoskamWritten by Riccardo DiLoreto, Sean K. SmithGuest stars Joe Williamson, John Jabaley, Melanie Nicholls-King, Tony Amendola, Christopher B. Duncan, James DuMont, Peter Jaymes Jr., Zach Rogers
Episode 4
In the aftermath of a prison riot, Jimmy and Larry find themselves with time to learn more about each other.
Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Dennis Lehane, Steve Harris, Dennis LehaneGuest stars Cecilia Leal, Jake McLaughlin, Joe Williamson, Jeff Robins, Trazi Lashawn, Christopher Backus, Charles Green, Bernard Hocke
Episode 5
Jimmy's mounting fear and paranoia compel him to provoke Larry. McCauley and Miller have a breakthrough. Larry's therapist grows concerned.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Dennis LehaneGuest stars Laney Stiebing, Robert Wisdom, Robyn Malcolm, Joe Williamson, John Jabaley, Melanie Nicholls-King, Tony Amendola, Trazi Lashawn
Episode 6
Jimmy reaches his breaking point. Larry becomes suspicious. McCauley and Miller talk to an important person in Larry's life.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Dennis LehaneGuest stars Laney Stiebing, Robert Wisdom, Robyn Malcolm, Christopher Berry, Cecilia Leal, Rudy Eisenzopf, Jake McLaughlin, Joe Williamson
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Taron EgertonJames 'Jimmy' Keene
Paul Walter HauserLarry Hall
Sepideh MoafiLauren McCauley
Greg KinnearBrian Miller
Ray LiottaJames 'Big Jim' Keene
Addison RossBrooke Miller (Age 7)
Laney StiebingJessica Roach
Robert WisdomEdmund Beaumont
Apple TV
Imperative EntertainmentUnited States
EDEN ProductionsUnited States
Crime Story MediaUnited States
Hans BubbyUnited StatesMore shows like Black Bird.
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
Available nowShared themes
