New Amazon Prime Thriller '56 Days' Follows Mysterious Couple

The twisty psychological drama stars Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia as a couple with dark secrets.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The new Amazon Prime series "56 Days" follows Oliver and Ciara, who meet randomly at a grocery store and quickly enter a whirlwind relationship. But 56 days later, a decomposing body is found in Oliver's apartment, and police must unravel the couple's mysterious pasts to solve the murder.

Why it matters

"56 Days" is the latest in a string of popular psychological thrillers that explore the dark underbelly of relationships. The show's twisty plot and talented young cast, including Disney alums Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia, are likely to draw in viewers looking for an addictive new mystery to binge.

The details

In the show, Ciara moves to Boston for a new job and has a chance encounter with the enigmatic Oliver at a grocery store. The two quickly enter a passionate relationship, but 56 days later, a decomposing body is found in Oliver's apartment. Detectives Lee Reardon and Karl are tasked with unraveling Oliver and Ciara's mysterious pasts to solve the murder.

  • The new Amazon Prime series "56 Days" was released on February 18, 2026.
  • The show follows the events of the past 56 days leading up to the discovery of a body in Oliver's apartment.

The players

Ciara

A woman with a mysterious past who moves to Boston for a new job and has a chance encounter with Oliver at a grocery store.

Oliver

The enigmatic man who enters a whirlwind relationship with Ciara, but is hiding dark secrets in his past.

Detective Lee Reardon

A driven and organized detective tasked with solving the murder in Oliver's apartment.

Detective Karl

Lee Reardon's partner, who is close with her but suspects she may be hiding something.

Dove Cameron

The actress who plays Ciara, known for her roles in Disney's "Liv and Maddie" and the "Descendants" films.

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What they’re saying

“These days Dove makes music, and recently got engaged to her boyfriend, Damiano David.”

— Mehera Bonner, Author (Cosmopolitan)

“Avan had his breakthrough as Beck Oliver in Victorious (Dove was a Disney girl, Avan was a Nickelodeon boy), and has since been in everything from Zombieland: Double Tap to Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. He and singer Halsey have been engaged since 2023 and are very cute.”

— Mehera Bonner, Author (Cosmopolitan)

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to Amazon Prime to see how the mystery of Oliver and Ciara's relationship and the murder in Oliver's apartment unfolds.

The takeaway

"56 Days" is the latest addictive psychological thriller to captivate audiences, blending a twisty plot with a talented young cast that includes former Disney and Nickelodeon stars. The show's exploration of the dark side of relationships is sure to keep viewers hooked.