Bait (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 2026, Bait is a drama, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Shah Latif is a struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime, only to find himself thrust into a full blown existential crisis and trippy conspiracy thriller all at the same time.
Who’s in it. Bait stars Riz Ahmed as Shah Latif, Guz Khan as Zulfi, Aasiya Shah as Q and Sheeba Chaddha as Tahira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bait has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bait tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bait (2026)?
- In US, Bait is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bait worth watching?
- Bait holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bait?
- Bait stars Riz Ahmed, Guz Khan, Aasiya Shah, Sheeba Chaddha and Sajid Hasan.
- When was Bait released?
- Bait was released in 2026.