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Netflix confirms May 2026 release for new crime thriller slavery And also revealed several first-look images. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming series.
Creator and showrunner Courtney A. From Kemp, who developed the popular power universe Franchise comes to Starz slaveryA brand new 8-episode crime thriller series. The series serves as the first-ever collaboration between Kemp and Netflix, which was born out of a massive, highly publicized overall deal signed with the streamer in 2021 following its massive success. Power. This show reunites Kemp Power Associate Mario Van Peebles (New Jack City, Power Book III: Raising Kanan), who serves as executive producer and director for the initial two episodes. Also executive producing are Chris Celak and Philip Barnett. Tani Marole serves as both co-creator and executive producer.
“Tani and I are excited to bring a hard-hitting psychological crime drama to Netflix that is specific in location but sweeping in its universal themes of right and wrong, love and loss, and loyalty versus self-preservation,” said showrunner Courtney A. Kemp. teased, When the show was announced.
filming going on slavery Launching in Los Angeles in March 2025 and Wrapped In July 2025.
What is the story of Nemesis?
hope to take one TV-MA Rating With its eight episodes of approximately eight hours each, slavery This is not your typical heist story; It is a psychological crime drama. The series follows the story of an expert criminal and a brilliant police detective, two people on opposite sides of the law. It explores psychological storytelling, thrilling life-or-death stakes, high action, and family dynamics.
At the center of this entertaining cat-and-mouse game are ylan noel Coltrane as Wilder, the invincible and expert criminal, and matthew law Isaiah as Stiles, the brilliant and steadfast police detective. Coltrane’s illicit ambitions put him squarely in Isaiah’s crosshairs, leading to a tense, explosive rivalry where both men’s loyalty and morality will be tested to their absolute limits.
The official logline reads:
Nemesis is a story of two people on both sides of the law, the story of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective). What begins as a series aimed at subverting the heist genre at every turn, packed with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics and explosive action, actually leads to a quest that inspires us, sustains us and ultimately destroys us.
First-look images
Slavery. Y’Lan Noel as Coltrane Wilder in episode 102 of Nemesis CR. Saeed Adayani/Netflix © 2026
Slavery. Matthew Law as Isiah Stiles in episode 102 of Nemesis. Ten million. Saeed Adayani/Netflix © 2026
Slavery. (Left to Right) Gabrielle Dennis as Candace Stiles, Matthew Law as Isiah Stiles in episode 102 of Nemesis. Ten million. Saeed Adayani/Netflix © 2026
Slavery. Moe Irwin as Amos Stiles in episode 105 of Nemesis. Ten million. Saeed Adayani/Netflix © 2026
Slavery. (Left to Right) Cedric Joe as Noah Stiles, Matthew Law as Isiah Stiles in episode 108 of Nemesis. Ten million. Saeed Adayani/Netflix © 2026
Slavery. Y’Lan Noel as Coltrane Wilder in episode 103 of Nemesis. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
Slavery. (Left to Right) Y’Lane Noel as Coltrane Wilder, Cleopatra Coleman as Ebony Wilder in episode 103 of Nemesis. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
Slavery. Sophina Brown as Charlie in episode 105 of Nemesis. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
who is in the cast of netflix slavery?
slavery Boasts of a huge ensemble cast. The series is headlined by Matthew Law as Isaiah Stiles and Ylan Noel as Coltrane Wilder. Check out the full cast list below.
series regular
- matthew law (Abbott Elementary, A Fall from Grace) as Isaiah
- ylan noel (The First Purge, Lady in the Lake) as Coltrane
- cleopatra colman (black rabbit, spider web) as ebony
- Trey Hale (platonic, love and monsters) as Darren
- Dominic Lombardozzi (tulsa king, reptile) as dave
- johnny park (The Hate U Give) as Chris
- Ariana Guerra (CSI: Vegas, Madras) as Yvette
- gabriel dennis (A Black Lady Sketch Show) as candace
- Michael Potts (piano Lesson) as James
- sophina brown (shark) as charlie
- cedric joe (Space Jam, Women of Movement) as noah
- jeff pierre (Shameless, Walker) as malik
guest stars
- mo irwin (The Good Nurse, Grey’s Anatomy)
- quincy isaiah (Winning time: the rise of the Lakers dynasty)
- jay reeves (All American, The Six Triple Eight)
- mike o’malley (yes, darling, a good marriage)
- Stephanie Sigman (Miss Bala, Annabelle: Creation)
- Khalilah Joi (a violent man)
- shane johnson (black cadillac)
- Siua Ikale’o (war chief)
- Don Lewis (a different world)
- mark feuerstein (Royal Pains, Practical Magic)
- chris bauer (The Wire, True Blood)
Is there a trailer for Nemesis?
Netflix has not released the full trailer yet, but given the May 2026 release date, we expect a teaser to be released in late March or April. Bookmark this page as we’ll update it as soon as the footage goes live.
When will Nemesis premiere on Netflix?
All 8 episodes of Nemesis will debut globally 14 May 2026.
what to watch while you wait
Are you looking for something to scratch that serious crime itch before May 14th? We are Courtney A. Highly recommend diving into Kemp’s expanse Power The universe if you haven’t already. Alternatively, if you’re in the mood to watch the high-stakes psychological crime and heist thriller currently streaming on Netflix, be sure to check out hip, money heistOr ozark.
Are you curious to watch? slavery When will it be on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!
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