Jason Bateman and David Harbour Star in Spicy New HBO Crime Thriller "DTF St. Louis"

The dark comedy series follows a love triangle gone wrong, with one of the trio ending up dead.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:07pm

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HBO has unveiled the first trailer for the new limited series "DTF St. Louis," a darkly comedic love triangle crime thriller that pairs "Stranger Things" star David Harbour with "Ozark" lead Jason Bateman. The series follows three adults mired in middle-aged malaise who look to spice up their love life, but everything goes horribly wrong when one of the trio winds up dead, kicking off a confounding mystery.

Why it matters

"DTF St. Louis" marks a fitting new television role for Jason Bateman following the end of his acclaimed series "Ozark," while also providing a change of pace for David Harbour as he bids farewell to "Hawkins, Indiana" and the world of "Stranger Things." The series' dark comedic tone and spicy subject matter promise to deliver a thrilling new crime drama for HBO viewers.

The details

The trailer opens with investigators entering a crime scene to find Harbour's character, Floyd, dead, apparently from natural causes. However, special crimes officer Jodie Plumb (Joy Sunday) suspects foul play. A look back at Floyd's life shows how the former meteorologist ended up in this situation, after his friend and colleague, Clark (Bateman), recommended a dating app to help spice up his love life. Floyd's death lands Clark in hot water, and the police also grow suspicious of his relationship with Floyd's wife, Carol (Linda Cardellini).

  • The series began development in 2022.

The players

David Harbour

An American actor known for his roles in "Stranger Things" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Jason Bateman

An American actor, director, and producer known for his work on the acclaimed series "Ozark."

Linda Cardellini

An American actress known for her roles in "Freaks and Geeks," "ER," and "Dead to Me."

Joy Sunday

An American actress who plays the role of special crimes officer Jodie Plumb in "DTF St. Louis."

Steven Conrad

The writer, director, showrunner, and executive producer of "DTF St. Louis," known for creating the series "Patriot" and co-writing "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."

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What they’re saying

“Between the mysterious death, plenty of sex, and some very awkward humor courtesy of Harbour's suburban dad, DTF St. Louis is about to get pretty freaky for HBO.”

— Ryan O'Rourke, Author (Collider)

What’s next

Viewers can expect the full limited series of "DTF St. Louis" to premiere on HBO in the coming months.

The takeaway

"DTF St. Louis" promises to be a thrilling new crime drama for HBO, blending dark comedy and spicy subject matter as it explores a love triangle gone wrong. The series marks a compelling new chapter for both Jason Bateman and David Harbour following the end of their acclaimed previous shows.