Prime Video just dropped the first trailer for “Lazarus,” a chilling new psychological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben (with Danny Brocklehurst). The trailer introduces a forensic psychologist who returns to his childhood home after his father’s apparent suicide.
He begins seeing things that can’t be explained, dragging him into cold-case investigations and forcing him to confront the unsolved murder of his sister from 25 years ago, and possibly darker secrets he never knew his family held.
This six-episode series premieres October 22, 2025, and it looks loaded with ghosts (quite literally), guilt, family trauma, and twists that could make you want to binge-watch the whole thing.
The trailer mainly centers on Joel (Sam Claflin) and his late father Jonathan (Bill Nighy), hinting that the story will follow Joel’s unraveling as he’s confronted with the unexplainable.
Jonathan, who appears as a ghost, warns his son to stay quiet about his strange physic abilities, suggesting that revealing them could have dangerous consequences. Even Joel’s closest friend struggles to believe what’s happening, leaving him increasingly isolated.
This teaser also hints at some major plot developments, maybe even a little more than it should. Still, it feels safe to assume “Lazarus” could have plenty of surprises left in store, especially with Joel presented as an unreliable, possibly unstable lead. All in all, it looks like a perfectly eerie addition to Prime Video’s spooky season library.
What else do we know about ‘Lazarus’ on Prime Video?
Along with the trailer we also got an official synopsis that reads: “Based on an original story idea and written by the New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben and BAFTA-winner Danny Brocklehurst. Lazarus follows a man (Sam Claflin) who returns home after his father's (Bill Nighy) suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can't be explained.
“He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father's death and his sister's murder 25 years ago.”
The cast also features Alexandra Roach as Jenna Lazarus, David Fynn as Seth McGovern, Karla Crome as Bella, and Kate Ashfield as Detective Alison Brown, rounding out the ensemble with a mix of familiar faces from British TV and film.
Harlan Coben, the mind behind several of Netflix’s standout crime dramas, has created “Lazarus” as an original series, not an adaptation. Executive producers Richard Fee and Nicola Shindler describe it as a “propulsive mystery thriller,” and from the trailer alone, it already looks like a mind-bending treat.
In an interview with Radio Times, Coben said: “I thought, ‘I could write this as a novel, but I’m seeing it as a TV series.’ It’s a little more of a ghost story, very visual.”
This definitely feels like the kind of series that hooks you immediately, and anyone who is familiar with Coben's previous projects will probably enjoy this one given it has the same vibes. It already looks smart, stylish, and just the right side of unsettling, exactly the kind of binge-worthy mystery that could keep you guessing.
Coben also teamed up with BAFTA-winner Danny Brocklehurst to pen the series. Brocklehurst described it as “a psychological thriller with an emotional spine. It’s about fathers and sons, love and loss. We have attempted to bring our trademark wit and warmth as well as twists galore.”
Brocklehurst is known for his sharp, character-driven dramas. He co-created “Brassic,” adapted Coben’s “Fool Me Once,” and wrote for acclaimed shows like “Shameless” and “Clocking Off.”
With its very intriguing premise, star-studded team, and promise of twists at every turn, “Lazarus” is shaping up to be a must-watch on Prime Video next month. I’m genuinely excited to see where Coben takes us with this one.
Prime Video will release all six episodes of “Lazarus” on October 22, 2025.
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