Prisoner Teaser Revealed: Sky’s New High-Stakes Thriller Traps a Guard and a Killer in a Deadly Manhunt

Sky has released the official teaser and first-look image for Prisoner, a tense new action thriller set to arrive in 2026—and it’s already shaping up to be one of Sky’s most gripping originals to date.

Starring Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle, the six-part series centers on a brutally simple premise with lethal consequences: a prison transport officer must get a trained killer to court… no matter the cost.

A Sky Original Built on Relentless Tension

Created and written by Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies, Hostage) and directed by Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders), Prisoner blends action, moral dilemma, and psychological pressure into a survival thriller where trust can be fatal.

Sky’s early positioning—and the stark tone of the teaser—suggest this isn’t just a chase series. It’s a story about power, fear, and the cost of doing the right thing when the system collapses around you.

What Is Prisoner About?

The series follows Amber, a principled young prison transport officer tasked with escorting Tibor, a high-value inmate and trained killer, to court. Tibor is set to testify against an elite crime syndicate—making him both invaluable and marked for death.

Everything goes wrong when their convoy is brutally ambushed.

Amber and Tibor emerge as the sole survivors—handcuffed together, isolated, and hunted. With the syndicate closing in and no backup in sight, Amber is forced to make an impossible choice: trust the man she’s been trained to fear, or die doing her job by the book.

Their race against time becomes a moral minefield, where survival may require crossing lines that can’t be uncrossed.

Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle Lead the Series

The casting signals serious intent:

• Tahar Rahim plays Tibor, a dangerous operative whose calm intelligence may be as threatening as his violence

• Izuka Hoyle stars as Amber, whose sense of duty is tested at every turn

The teaser hints at a relationship defined not by friendship, but by necessity—where every decision could be manipulated and every silence could hide intent.

A Strong Supporting Cast Elevates the Stakes

Sky has assembled an impressive ensemble, including:

• Eddie Marsan

• Catherine McCormack

• Leonie Benesch

• Finn Bennett

• Brían F. O'Byrne

• Youssef Kerkour

This lineup suggests Prisoner will explore the wider machinery behind the manhunt—not just the chase itself.

Why Prisoner Could Be Sky’s Next Breakout Thriller

At a glance, Prisoner feels engineered for binge viewing:

• A tight six-episode structure

• A confined, high-concept setup

• Moral ambiguity instead of clear heroes

• Constant forward momentum

But what truly sets it apart is perspective. The series isn’t about criminals versus cops—it’s about what happens when institutions fail, and individual conscience becomes the only guide.

In that sense, Prisoner aligns with Sky’s recent push toward darker, more character-driven thrillers with global appeal.

Release Details

• Title: Prisoner

• Genre: Action Thriller

• Format: 6-episode limited series

• Created by: Matt Charman

• Directed by: Otto Bathurst

• Starring: Tahar Rahim, Izuka Hoyle

• Network: Sky

• Streaming: NOW

• Release Window: 2026

The Prisoner teaser promises a stripped-down, high-pressure thriller where survival depends on trust—and trust may be the most dangerous weapon of all.

With a powerhouse creative team, compelling leads, and a premise built for sustained tension, Prisoner is shaping up to be one of Sky’s most anticipated series of 2026.

Sometimes the deadliest journeys aren’t about escape. They’re about who you’re forced to walk with.