Bait (2026)

Directed by

Tom George, Bassam Tariq

Genre

drama, comedy, sci-fi & fantasy

Country

United Kingdom

Length

1 season, 6 episodes

Rated

TV-MA

Rating

6.7 of 10 from 42 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A British Pakistani actor tries out for the part of James Bond while dealing with public criticism and his own family dynamics.

satiricaldarkly comictensepersonalwrydramaticedgy

What happens

Bait is a 2026 British television series created by Riz Ahmed. It was developed at Jax Media in association with Left Handed Films for Amazon MGM Studios. The series stars Ahmed, Guz Khan, Ritu Arya, and Sheeba Chaddha. It had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, and was released on 25 March 2026 on Amazon Prime Video. The drama follows a British Pakistani actor as he auditions for the role of James Bond amid public backlash and family relationships. The series has been described as blend of industry satire, dark comedy, semi-autobiography, and family psychodrama. It received critical acclaim from critics, with praise for the performances, writing, and performances. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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