HBO's 'DTF St. Louis' Miniseries Premieres with Episode 1 'Cornhole'

The new drama starring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini debuts across multiple time zones.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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HBO's highly anticipated new miniseries 'DTF St. Louis' is set to premiere its first episode 'Cornhole' on Sunday, March 1st. The show, starring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini, follows the mysterious death of a character named Floyd and the subsequent investigation by Special Crimes Agent Jodie Plumb. The episode will air at the top of the hour in each respective time zone, with simulcast streaming on HBO Max.

Why it matters

DTF St. Louis marks the return of HBO's prestigious 9 p.m. Sunday night programming slot, following the conclusion of the acclaimed first season of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'. The miniseries features an all-star cast and is expected to generate significant awards buzz, particularly for newcomer Joy Sunday in her breakout role as Agent Plumb.

The details

In the premiere episode 'Cornhole', the death of the character Floyd, played by David Harbour, sets off an investigation led by Special Crimes Agent Jodie Plumb (Joy Sunday). While the autopsy initially rules Floyd's death as a heart attack, Plumb suspects foul play, leading the show to jump back and forth in time to uncover the truth behind his mysterious demise. Meanwhile, Floyd's friend Clark, portrayed by Jason Bateman, appears to be an unlikable character who may have been involved in Floyd's death, though Bateman's nuanced performance suggests there could be more layers to the story.

  • DTF St. Louis episode 1 'Cornhole' premieres on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
  • The episode will air simultaneously at 7:00 p.m. PT, 8:00 p.m. MT, and 9:00 p.m. CT.
  • International release times include: 4:00 p.m. HST in Hawaii, 6:00 p.m. AKDT in Alaska, 11:00 p.m. BRT in Brazil, and 4:00 p.m. NZST in New Zealand.

The players

Jason Bateman

An acclaimed actor known for his roles in shows like Ozark, who plays the character of Clark in DTF St. Louis.

David Harbour

The Stranger Things star portrays the character of Floyd, whose mysterious death kicks off the events of the miniseries.

Linda Cardellini

An Emmy-nominated actress who has appeared in shows like Dead to Me, joining the cast of DTF St. Louis.

Joy Sunday

A rising star making her breakout performance as Special Crimes Agent Jodie Plumb, who leads the investigation into Floyd's death.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

DTF St. Louis marks the return of must-watch Sunday night programming on HBO, featuring an all-star cast that is poised to earn major awards recognition, particularly for breakout star Joy Sunday in her role as the determined Special Crimes Agent Plumb.