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When convicted murderer Max Cady is released from prison, he begins infiltrating the family of the married attorneys who helped put him behind bars.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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When convicted murderer Max Cady is released from prison, he begins infiltrating the family of the married attorneys who helped put him behind bars.
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Episode 1
After 17 years in prison, Max Cady walks free—and back into the lives of the lawyers who jailed him.
Directed by Morten TyldumWritten by Nick AntoscaGuest stars Jullian Dulce Vida, Lynn Wanlass, Jamie Hector, Margarita Levieva, Geneva Carr, Kathleen Scott Paul, Eric Mendenhall, Dot Cloud
Episode 2
Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action. Max settles in.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by André Jacquemetton, Maria JacquemettonGuest stars Paul Calderon, Jamie Hector, Dot Cloud, Samantha Clifford, Blaise Reyes, Paul Schneider, Anna Baryshnikov, Wesley Strick
Episode 3
Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing. Tom invites a coworker over. Natalie makes a friend.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Alan Page ArriagaGuest stars Jamie Hector, Margarita Levieva, Dot Cloud, Samantha Clifford, Gem Marc Collins, Ryan Anthony Holcomb, Anna Baryshnikov, Daniel Di Amante
Episode 4
Anna leans on Max to help with a new client. Natalie and Amber get closer. Zack offers an apology.
Directed by Reed MoranoWritten by Tara ShivkumarGuest stars Jamie Hector, Eric Mendenhall, Dot Cloud, Gabrielle Byndloss, Gem Marc Collins, Anna Baryshnikov, Roberto Sanchez, Daniel Di Amante
Episode 5
Max is visited by someone from his past. Anna investigates Nevaeh. Tom's new case gets complicated.
Directed by Steven PietWritten by Peter BlakeGuest stars Jamie Hector, Margarita Levieva, Paul Schneider, Anna Baryshnikov, Miles Mussenden, Wynn Everett, Ethan Embry, Sunny Mabrey
Episode 6
The Bowdens deal with their new neighbor. Natalie begins to question her past. The family takes a trip.
Directed by Trey Edward ShultsWritten by Brian EvensonGuest stars Paul Calderon, Eric Mendenhall, Blaise Reyes, Amanda Dunn, Clayton Farris, KateLynn E. Newberry, Mayer Stern, Dayna Beilenson
Episode 7
Anna and Tom kick off a dangerous plot against Max. Seeking answers, Natalie hits the road.
Directed by Jon S. BairdWritten by André Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Gregory Goetz, André Jacquemetton, Maria JacquemettonGuest stars Jamie Hector, Eric Mendenhall, Jay Huguley, Ted Levine, Max Mattern, Patrick Fischler, Teresa L. Graves, Jill Larson
Episode 8
As Max hurls accusations, Anna and Tom go on the offensive. Natalie tries to stop Max.
Directed by Stephen WilliamsWritten by Alan Page Arriaga
Episode 9
Anna drives to Cape Fear to find Crystal—and answers. Max gives lethal instructions to Nevaeh.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Peter Blake, Diana Pawell
Episode 10
The Bowdens have everything to protect. Max has nothing left to lose.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Tara Shivkumar, Peter Blake, Nick Antosca
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Amy AdamsAnna Bowden
Javier BardemMaximiliano 'Max' Cady
Patrick WilsonTom Bowden
Joe AndersZack Bowden
Lily ColliasNatalie Bowden
Malia PylesNevaeh Valentine
CCH PounderNoa Toussaint
Paul CalderonThe Padrino
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