What time does Nocturne come out?
Apple TV · Two episodes, then one every Friday until December 25 · Checked 2026-10-25
Quick answer
Nocturne comes out on Apple TV on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 12 a.m. ET (9 p.m. PT the evening before). That is 4 a.m. in the UK, and 3 p.m. on Fri, Oct 30 in Sydney and Melbourne.
Countdown:
In your time zone: Friday, October 30, 2026
Nocturne release time in every country
| Country | Time zone | Release time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Eastern (ET) (EDT) | 12 a.m., Fri, Oct 30 | Apple TV |
| Pacific (PT) (PDT) | 9 p.m., Thu, Oct 29 | ||
| United Kingdom | UK time (GMT) | 4 a.m., Fri, Oct 30 | Apple TV |
| Ireland | Irish time (GMT) | 4 a.m., Fri, Oct 30 | Apple TV |
| Canada | Eastern (ET) (EDT) | 12 a.m., Fri, Oct 30 | Apple TV |
| British Columbia (Vancouver) (PDT) | 9 p.m., Thu, Oct 29 | ||
| Australia | Sydney/Melbourne (AEDT) | 3 p.m., Fri, Oct 30 | Apple TV |
| Brisbane (AEST) | 2 p.m., Fri, Oct 30 | ||
| Perth (AWST) | 12 p.m., Fri, Oct 30 | ||
| New Zealand | NZ time (NZDT) | 5 p.m., Fri, Oct 30 | Apple TV |
Times are converted from the platform's announced release time, including daylight-saving changes in each country.
Nocturne episode release schedule
| Episode | US (ET) | UK | Australia (Sydney) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Oct 30, 12 a.m. | Fri, Oct 30, 4 a.m. | Fri, Oct 30, 3 p.m. |
| 2 | Fri, Oct 30, 12 a.m. | Fri, Oct 30, 4 a.m. | Fri, Oct 30, 3 p.m. |
| 3 | Fri, Nov 6, 12 a.m. | Fri, Nov 6, 5 a.m. | Fri, Nov 6, 4 p.m. |
| 4 | Fri, Nov 13, 12 a.m. | Fri, Nov 13, 5 a.m. | Fri, Nov 13, 4 p.m. |
| 5 | Fri, Nov 20, 12 a.m. | Fri, Nov 20, 5 a.m. | Fri, Nov 20, 4 p.m. |
| 6 | Fri, Nov 27, 12 a.m. | Fri, Nov 27, 5 a.m. | Fri, Nov 27, 4 p.m. |
| 7 | Fri, Dec 4, 12 a.m. | Fri, Dec 4, 5 a.m. | Fri, Dec 4, 4 p.m. |
| 8 | Fri, Dec 11, 12 a.m. | Fri, Dec 11, 5 a.m. | Fri, Dec 11, 4 p.m. |
| 9 | Fri, Dec 18, 12 a.m. | Fri, Dec 18, 5 a.m. | Fri, Dec 18, 4 p.m. |
| 10 | Fri, Dec 25, 12 a.m. | Fri, Dec 25, 5 a.m. | Fri, Dec 25, 4 p.m. |
About Nocturne
Nocturne is an Apple TV crime thriller that premieres on Friday, October 30, 2026, with two episodes, then one new episode every Friday until the finale on Christmas Day. Liev Schreiber plays Jonah Lynn, an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who swaps Philadelphia for a quiet town in western Pennsylvania, only for serial killer Jurek Walter, played by Stephen Graham, to target the town and his family. Zazie Beetz plays FBI agent Saga Bauer. It is based on Lars Kepler's novels The Sandman and Lazarus, and was first announced as Lazarus.
What to know
- Episodes arrive at Apple TV's usual 12 a.m. ET. For the premiere that is 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, October 29, and 4 a.m. on October 30 in the UK, where clocks have already gone back.
- From November 6 the US is on standard time, so later episodes land at 5 a.m. in the UK and Ireland and 4 p.m. in Sydney each Friday.
- Rowan Joffe wrote it and John Hlavin is showrunner; Tim Van Patten directs the first two episodes.
- Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan and Gary Carr round out the cast.
- 10 episodes.
Cast: Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham, Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan, Gary Carr.
Common questions
What time does Nocturne come out on Apple TV?
The first two episodes arrive at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, October 30, 2026, which is 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, October 29. That is 4 a.m. in the UK and Ireland and 3 p.m. in Sydney on October 30.
How many episodes does Nocturne have?
Ten. Two come out on October 30, then one every Friday, ending with the finale on December 25.
Is Nocturne based on a book?
Yes. It adapts Lars Kepler's Joona Linna thrillers The Sandman and Lazarus, moved to Pennsylvania.
Who plays the killer in Nocturne?
Stephen Graham plays serial killer Jurek Walter, opposite Liev Schreiber's detective Jonah Lynn.
Sources
- TV Insider: Nocturne premiere date and schedule
- Dark Horizons: Apple TV crime series Nocturne sets date
- Showbiz Junkies: Nocturne release date, weekly on Fridays
More on what time Apple TV releases new shows in each country.
Last checked 2026-10-25. See how we check release times.
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