Prisoner (2026)

Prisoner is a British action thriller series from 2026, created by Matt Charman and directed by Otto Bathurst. The series is produced by Sky Studios and Binocular Productions for the Sky Atlantic network. It premiered on 30 April 2026. ### Plot

A young and ambitious prison officer Amber Todd (Izuka Hoyle) is tasked with escorting a dangerous inmate Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim) to the Old Bailey to testify against his former employers — an elite criminal syndicate. During transport, the convoy is attacked, and Amber and Tibor find themselves at the centre of a power struggle in the criminal underworld. Their relationship evolves over the course of a perilous journey, forcing Amber to reconsider her moral convictions and trust a man she was supposed to keep behind bars. ### Cast and Characters

• Tahar Rahim — Tibor Stone, a dangerous hitman inmate.
• Izuka Hoyle — Amber Todd, a prison officer.
• Leonie Benesch — Nina Drâgus.
• Finn Bennett — Olly Hatton.
• Laurie Davidson — Declan Dempsey.
• Ken Nwosu — Phil Hawkins.
• Sam Troughton — Will O'Neill.
• Kitty Reed — Jade Butler.
• Daniel Betts — Marcus Turner.
• Eddie Marsan — Alex Tebbit.
• Catherine McCormack — Josephine Campbell.
• Marie Bunel — Carla Dumont.
• Selorm Adonu — Jamal 'Jaz' Azumah.
• Nathalie Codsi — Deputy Investigator.
• Lucy May Rothwell — Deputy of Tasks. ### Crew
• Creator and Writer: Matt Charman
• Director: Otto Bathurst
• Executive Producers: Matt Charman, Foz Allan, Otto Bathurst
• Producer: Barney Reisz
• Production Companies: Sky Studios, Binocular Productions ### Series Status

The first season consists of 6 episodes with a runtime of 44–50 minutes each. It premiered on 30 April 2026 on Sky Atlantic. In May 2026, the series was renewed for a second season. The series is currently active and in production. ### Where to Watch

• Sky Atlantic and NOW (UK): Sky and NOW
• Official Trailer: YouTube
• Additional Information: Sky Group