Prime Video’s Upcoming Psychological Thriller Is A Fitting Replacement For Netflix’s #1 Series

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Prime Video’s new psychological thriller, 56 Days, is a great option for fans looking for something similar to Netflix’s current top show, His & Hers. His & Hers, based on the Alice Feeney novel, has been Netflix’s biggest hit of 2026 so far, even though 56 Days makes several changes to its original story.

The show takes place in a small town near Atlanta and centers on reporter Alice, played by Tessa Thompson, who returns home to investigate a series of violent murders. Alice has a difficult history with her hometown, and things are further complicated by her strained relationship with her ex-husband, Detective Jack Harper, played by Jon Bernthal.

Okay, so this show, His & Hers, definitely keeps you guessing. While it has some pretty gruesome murders – it flirts with slasher territory – what really grabbed me was the intricate plot. It’s less about jump scares and more about a seriously twisty story, and watching these two characters reluctantly team up to figure out who’s behind it all before they strike again. It’s a clever thriller that prioritizes mind-bending storytelling over simple thrills.

56 Days Is A Prime Video Thriller Adaptation With A Killer Premise

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The series His & Hers tells its story through the eyes of both Jack and Alice, and the complete truth isn’t revealed until a surprising twist at the end. This smart storytelling technique helped His & Hers become a hit on Netflix, even surpassing the popularity of the Harlan Coben adaptation Run Away.

When Run Away became the most popular show, it ended Stranger Things’ season 5’s reign at the top. It was a significant achievement when His & Hers then surpassed Run Away, and now another psychological thriller, set to release in 2026, might take the lead from Netflix’s hit series.

The Prime Video thriller, 56 Days, features Avan Jogia and Dove Cameron as a couple, Oliver and Ciara, whose passionate relationship takes a dark turn when they discover a decomposing body. The story, based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s 2021 psychological thriller novel, follows a couple whose whirlwind romance quickly leads to them moving in together – with unsettling consequences.

The novel tells the story of Oliver and Ciara, who unexpectedly moved in together after meeting right before the COVID-19 lockdowns. The book shifts between their experiences during those first 56 days and the investigation of a detective trying to identify a body discovered in their apartment.

Although the characters Oliver and Ciara are still connected to a murder investigation, the trailer for the show 56 Days reveals that the story’s location and some other elements have been updated. The trailer suggests the show is no longer taking place in Dublin, but in a typical American city instead.

56 Days Shares His & Hers’ Best Narrative Trick

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The upcoming series, 56 Days, appears to have removed a controversial element from the original book. The trailer suggests the show isn’t taking place during a COVID-19 lockdown, which will make it more difficult to explain why the main characters remain isolated in their apartment. In the book, lockdowns provided the necessary reason for them to quarantine together.

The sudden shift to a more serious relationship between the characters might feel rushed, and the show could have trouble making it believable. However, 56 Days still has a strong chance of being a big success for Prime Video. This isn’t just because the trailer was viewed 18 million times in under a week, but also due to other factors.

Even without the COVID-19 storyline, 56 Days maintains the compelling mystery setup that made His & Hers so effective. By switching between the viewpoints of Oliver, Ciara, and the detectives working the case, the novel keeps readers guessing and unsure of who is telling the truth.

The trailer for 56 Days suggests the series will continue to build suspense by keeping viewers guessing. The promotional materials intentionally create doubt about whether Oliver or Ciara are trustworthy, hinting that both characters have secrets and hidden agendas within their developing romance.

56 Days Can Dethrone His & Hers As 2026’s Biggest Viral Thriller

While popular shows like Tell Me Lies portray a clearly abusive relationship with a defined villain, 56 Days keeps viewers guessing. It suggests that either person in the main couple could be the killer, or the one being targeted, which is what makes this psychological thriller so captivating for fans of the genre.

Beyond that, 56 Days includes something His & Hers lacked—a key ingredient that could make it even more popular than Netflix’s surprise hit. With its provocative trailer music and the book’s numerous intimate scenes, 56 Days clearly falls into the erotic thriller category.

I totally remember being obsessed with thrillers like Basic Instinct, Disclosure, and Fatal Attraction back in the late 80s and early 90s! Things cooled off for a while, but 2024’s The Girlfriend really brought that fun, over-the-top vibe back. And now, it looks like 56 Days is going to be even better than His & Hers – it’s giving me all those same exciting feelings!

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2026-01-31 23:19