Nocturne release schedule: When are new episodes released on Apple TV?

Apple TV's new crime drama Nocturne has arrived, pairing Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz as investigators on the trail of a ruthless killer played by Stephen Graham.

The season has settled into a weekly Friday rollout after launching with a two-episode premiere. But with 10 episodes in total, there is plenty of this chilling manhunt still to come – and fans will undoubtedly be left on tenterhooks at the end of the episodes, wondering when the next instalment will come.

The two-episode premiere gave viewers a strong head start and now, Apple is drip-feeding one new episode every week. But when do new episodes of Nocturne get released? Read on to find out.

Nocturne premiered on Apple TV with its first two episodes on Friday 30 October. As is the case with most original series on the streamer, a couple of episodes mark the premiere before switching to a weekly release pattern.

Seeing as the release date is the same for both the US and UK, we can anticipate further episodes to be released every Friday.

Full release schedule

Nocturne follows a two-episode premiere and then a weekly Friday release pattern, with all dates the same in the UK and US:

• Episode 1: Lazarus, Come Forth! – Friday 30 October 2026
• Episode 2: For Such a Time as This – Friday 30 October 2026
• Episode 3: Eyes on the Inside – Friday 6 November 2026
• Episode 4: The Courier – Friday 13 November 2026
• Episode 5: Solitude – Friday 20 November 2026
• Episode 6: Only Connect – Friday 27 November 2026
• Episode 7: Grey Skies – Friday 4 December 2026
• Episode 8: Friday 11 December 2026
• Episode 9: Friday 18 December 2026
• Episode 10: Friday 25 December 2026

How many episodes are there in Nocturne season 1?

Nocturne consists of 10 episodes in total, with a double batch of episodes released at launch.

The finale is due to air on Friday 25 December 2026 – not exactly the most fitting festive release, but a Christmas streaming present nonetheless!

Where can I watch Nocturne?

Nocturne is an Apple TV original and streams exclusively on the same platform, where it made its global debut on 30 October 2026. Because the series launches worldwide on the same day, UK and US viewers get each episode simultaneously, with no regional release lag between the two territories.

Is there a trailer for Nocturne season 1?

Apple released the official trailer for Nocturne ahead of the premiere, offering a first look at the face-off between Schreiber, Beetz and Graham. You can watch it below.

Nocturne is available to watch on Apple TV from Friday 30 October 2026. You can sign up to Apple TV for a seven-day free trial.

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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.