Apple TV’s new crime thriller hailed as ‘impossible to stop watching’

Apple TV has a new crime thriller premiering tonight—Nocturne—and early reviews indicate it could be another hit series for the streamer.

Nocturne reviews praise Stephen Graham’s chilling performance as serial killer

Apple TV has a new crime series debuting tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT that sounds well worth a watch.

Nocturne stars Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham, with Graham as a serial killer who makes the show “impossible to stop watching” per The Guardian.

Reviews for the show praise Graham’s chilling performance, which follows his award-winning turn in Adolescence last year on Netflix. Here are a couple quotes:

  • Los Angeles Times: “Graham is a great actor and as Walter, he’s as creepy as he needs to be, with some extra creepiness stirred in…he recalls Anthony Hopkins’ Hannibal Lecter”
  • The A.V. Club: ”Apple TV delivers a knockout thriller in Nocturne…much like its page-turning source material, the journey is an addictive ride to that destination.”

Not every review is effusive, as some found the series too slow in the early episodes. But by and large, critics find the show compelling.

Here’s Apple’s official series summary, followed by the trailer:

Nocturne is based on the bestselling crime novels “Lazarus” and “The Sandman” by Lars Kepler.

The first two episodes of the show drop tonight, followed by weekly releases through December 25.

You can watch Nocturne here on Apple TV.

Have you watched Nocturne’s premiere yet? Let us know what you thought via the comments.

Apple TV is available for $14.99 per month, or you can get it discounted through the Apple One bundle.

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