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Bait

2026 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United Kingdom

Shah Latif is a struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime, only to find himself thrust into a full blown existential crisis and trippy conspiracy thriller all at the same time.

6.6(239 reviews)

15.9573% popularity

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Details

First air date: Mar 25, 2026
Last air date: Mar 25, 2026
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: Prime Video
Creator / showrunner: Riz Ahmed
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Left Handed Films, Amazon MGM Studios, Jax Media, Superego Industries

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Keywords

miniseriesauditionstruggling actorjames bond

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

2026 · 6 episodes

Struggling actor Shah Latif's last chance to hit it big comes in the form of an audition of a lifetime. Over the course of four wild days, his life spirals out of control and his family, ex-lover and the entire world weigh in on whether he is the right man for the job.

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Cast

Riz Ahmed

Shah Latif

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.6

239 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful