Criminal: Emilia Clarke, Charlie Hunnam & Adria Arjona Star in Trailer for New Prime Video Series
Amazon's new action thriller is based on a graphic novel series
Plenty of action and star power: That's what we can expect from "Criminal," the new thriller series on Prime Video. Amazon has now released the first trailer for the graphic novel adaptation, which offers a sneak peek...
The action-packed teaser trailer offers a first look at "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke, Charlie Hunnam, and the rest of the cast, and sets the stage for a dark crime thriller. But see for yourself: You can watch the trailer for "Criminal" right here!
Here's what Criminal is about
"Criminal" is based on the graphic novel series of the same name by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. According to Prime Video, we can expect an "interlocking universe of crime stories" Amazon has already released an official plot synopsis. Here's what the series is about:
"'Criminal' begins with the story of two friends, Leo Patterson (Charlie Hunnam) and Ricky Lawless (Gus Halper), one trying to fight his way out of the world of crime they were raised in, the other desperate to follow in the footsteps of his father, a legendary outlaw. And when Ricky's older brother Tracy (Luke Evans) returns home from the Army, their tragic family history comes home with him. Drawn into their orbit are Greta (Adria Arjona), a sharp-tongued car thief from Leo's past, and Mallory (Emilia Clarke), Ricky's girlfriend, who fears what he'll do to get by. Gunfights, heists, and tragic romance are the order of the day, but will anyone make it out alive?"
The Cast of Criminal
Charlie Hunnam is best known for his leading role in the biker drama "Sons of Anarchy." Most recently, he also appeared in the Netflix series "Monster" and the Guy Ritchie film "The Gentlemen." Adria Arjona also takes on a leading role in "Criminal." Arjona is familiar to "Star Wars" fans from "Andor." The actress was most recently seen alongside Glen Powell in "Hit Man."
Emilia Clarke is, of course, best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in "Game of Thrones." Luke Evans has also starred in a major fantasy franchise and appeared in the "Hobbit" films, among others. Clarke and Evans will both play central characters in "Criminal."
Other roles will be played by Richard Jenkins, Kadeem Hardison, Gus Halper, John Hawkes, and Logan Browning. The ensemble also includes "Better Call Saul" star Michael Mando, Garrett Hedlund ("Tron: Legacy") and Patrick J. Adams ("Suits"). The latter three actors will appear in supporting or guest roles.
When will Criminal be released on Prime Video?
The series will be released in a special format. On January 13, 2027, the first four episodes of "Criminal" will be released. This first part is titled "Coward." The second part, which also consists of four episodes, will be released on January 27 under the title "Lawless." There will be a twenty-year time jump in the story between the two parts.