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Get ready, viewers of Netflix, because we have got a new thriller coming, and it sounds like one of those stories that will mess with your head… but in a good way. Want to know the premise? Think small-town mystery, a serial killer with a God complex, and a sheriff who is trying to do the right thing when the whole town is pretending everything is fine. Sounds amazing, right? Just the recipe for a cold night binge.

On paper, it looks like every other crime show where you have another quiet town hiding ugly secrets, but this one actually has something to say. It digs deep into power and what happens when faith starts to feel like fear. It’s not just about catching a killer; it’s about how behind good manners hides a lot of darkness.

The show is called All the Sinners Bleed, and it’s written and directed by Joe Robert Cole, the guy who co-wrote Black Panther. It’s based on S.A. Cosby’s novel and has just started filming in Atlanta. The story follows the first Black sheriff of a small Bible Belt county as he hunts down a serial killer who’s been preying on his own community.

It sounds heavy, but it makes you want to watch every episode with the lights off and a blanket ready. Here is everything you need to know about it.

What is the plot?

All the Sinners Bleed follows Titus Crown, the first Black sheriff in a small, fictional Southern town called Charon County. Titus is still grieving his mother’s death when a gruesome murder shocks his community. But the murder leads to one good thing: it forces him to confront the deep-rooted racism, violence, and hypocrisy that have been sitting under the surface for years.

All the Sinners Bleed starts as a hunt for one killer and turns into something much, much bigger. The show uncovers the truth of how power and faith twist people’s sense of right and wrong. Titus has to figure out who he can trust while also keeping in mind that the evil he is chasing might be a lot closer to home than he thinks.

Who’s in the cast?

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù leads the series as Titus Crown. You might know him from Gangs of London or His House. He is joined by John Douglas Thompson, Nicole Beharie, Daniel Ezra, Andrea Cortés, and Murray Bartlett (yep, the White Lotus guy). It’s the kind of line-up where everyone has serious acting chops, and they all look like they could destroy you with a single stare.

Is there a trailer available?

Not yet; the show just started filming in Atlanta, so it will be a while before Netflix drops a trailer. But knowing Joe Robert Cole’s track record, it will probably look quite cinematic.

When does All the Sinners Bleed release on Netflix?

There is no official release date yet, because the show was just announced, but production has already begun, which means we can probably expect it sometime in late 2026 or early 2027. And with backing from Higher Ground Productions (yes, the Obamas’ company) and Amblin Television, Netflix is clearly betting big on this one.