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Catherine Zeta-Jones Leads New Revenge Thriller “Kill Jackie” – All Episodes Drop October 2, 2026
8/20/2026, 8:26:59 PM
Series Launch and Premise
The eight-part series “Kill Jackie” premieres on October 2, 2026. In the United States, all episodes become available on AMC+, while Amazon Prime Video streams the full season in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and Canada. The story follows Jackie Price (Catherine Zeta-Jones), a former international drug smuggler who has rebuilt her life as a high-end art dealer. When a contract is placed on her life, she discovers that a hit squad known as The Seven Demons has been hired to kill her. Believing the contract stems from her criminal past, Jackie reverts to her old instincts, hunting the assassins one by one while confronting deeper, personal secrets that threaten to unravel her new existence.
Background and Production Context
“Kill Jackie” adapts the novel “The Price You Pay” by Nick Harkaway, published under the pseudonym Aidan Truhen. The series was announced in February 2025, with Zeta-Jones attached as both star and executive producer. Development was led by Tom Butterworth (writer and showrunner) and Conor Keane, both known for “Gangs of London.” Peter Lawson of “John Wick” and Damon Thomas of “Killing Eve” co-created the project, while Thomas also serves as lead director. Executive production is handled by Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures, and the author Harkaway acts as an executive consultant, ensuring fidelity to the source material.
Cast and Creative Team
- Catherine Zeta-Jones – Jackie Price, lead (also executive producer)
- Daniel Ings, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Bill Paterson, Ron Perlman, Óscar Jaenada, Hattie Hook, Darci Shaw, Raff Law, Enzo Cilenti, Christine Adams, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Karlis Arnolds Avots, Set Sjöstrand, Tadashi Ito, Sebastian Armesto, Julian Barratt, Gavin Spokes, Jonathan Cake, Bamshad Abedi-Amin – supporting ensemble
The creative pedigree blends the gritty tone of “Gangs of London” with the character-driven tension of “Killing Eve,” positioning the series within the prestige-revenge-thriller niche.
Timeline
- February 2025 – Series announced; Zeta-Jones signed on as star and executive producer.
- Fall 2025 – Production wrapped; first-look image released.
- October 2, 2026 – Simultaneous global release on AMC+ (U.S.) and Amazon Prime Video (selected territories).
Data and Statistics
- Episodes: 8 (all released simultaneously).
- Release date: October 2, 2026 (U.S. and international territories).
- Platforms: AMC+ (U.S.); Amazon Prime Video (U.K., Ireland, Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Canada).
Official Statements and Responses
Zeta-Jones has expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that it offers an opportunity to explore “complex, female-driven storytelling” centered on empowerment, identity, and redemption. Harkaway’s involvement as executive consultant is highlighted as a direct link to the novel’s original voice, assuring fans of narrative authenticity.
Why It Matters
“Kill Jackie” marks Catherine Zeta-Jones’s return to serialized television after high-profile roles such as Morticia Addams in “Wednesday.” By anchoring a female-led revenge narrative in a high-stakes criminal underworld, the series contributes to the growing landscape of prestige thrillers that foreground strong, multidimensional protagonists. Its simultaneous multi-platform launch reflects evolving distribution strategies that prioritize binge-ready releases across both subscription-video-on-demand and traditional streaming services.
