How to watch ‘56 Days’ online — stream erotic thriller from anywhere as Catherine Ryan Howard TV show hits

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"56 Days" turns Catherine Ryan Howard’s bestselling steamy psychological thriller into an eight-episode crime drama, cutting between the couple’s whirlwind romance and the chilling murder investigation that follows.. prepare to binge it all.

Below is our guide to how to watch "56 Days" online from anywhere using a VPN – potentially for free.

‘56 Days’ — release date, streaming

All eight episodes of 56 Days drop on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, with the entire season ready to binge from day one.
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Dove Cameron stars as Ciara Wyse opposite Avan Jogia as Oliver Kennedy, with Karla Souza and Dorian Missick leading the police investigation.

If you’ve read the novel, one key change stands out: this TV version takes place in present-day Boston rather than lockdown-era Dublin, and the creators are clear that it’s not a COVID-focused project.

Behind the camera, the show comes with serious thriller credentials, executive produced by James Wan through Atomic Monster in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know to stream "56 Days" on Prime Video, plus the easiest way to keep watching if you’re traveling.

How to watch ‘56 Days’ online in the U.S.

In the U.S., "56 Days" streams exclusively on Prime Video from Wednesday, 18 February 2026, with all eight episodes available to watch right away.

New subscribers can get an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial, which should be more than enough time to binge "56 Days" (warning: it's steamy, so make sure you have a fan to hand.)

Traveling abroad? You can still use your existing Amazon subscriptions with a VPN like NordVPN (get a free $50 Amazon gift card) to securely access your paid streaming apps while you’re abroad.

How to watch ‘56 Days’ from anywhere

If you’re traveling and Prime Video is showing the wrong catalogue, a VPN (virtual private network) can help by making it look as though your device is back home. That way, you can keep using your usual subscriptions while you’re abroad.

We’ve tested many VPNs, and NordVPN is our top pick for streaming due to its fast speeds, reliability, and broad device support. You can try it risk-free for 30 days with its money-back guarantee.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're outside the U.S. but want to watch the show as usual, you'd select a U.S. server from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Open Prime Video and search for “56 Days” to start streaming the steamy thriller.

How to watch ‘56 Days’ in the U.K.

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In the U.K., "56 Days" is a Prime Video (30-day free trial) exclusive, with all eight episodes dropping on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

You can watch via the Prime Video app on most smart TVs, streaming sticks, game consoles, phones, tablets, or directly in a web browser.

If you’re outside the U.K. and can’t access your usual library, a VPN like NordVPN can help you sign in and watch as normal.

How to watch ‘56 Days’ TV show in Canada

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In Canada, "56 Days" premieres on Prime Video on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, with the release expected at 12:00 a.m.

You’ll need a Prime membership to watch, but new users can usually sign up for a 30-day free trial. One extra perk for Canadian viewers: the show was filmed in Montreal, which doubles for the series’ Boston setting.

Traveling abroad? Use a VPN like NordVPN (try risk-free) to access your usual Canadian streaming apps on the go.

How to stream ‘56 Days’ online in Australia

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In Australia, you can watch "56 Days" free with a Prime Video free trial from Wednesday, 18 February 2026, with the full season dropping at once.

The series is also set to stream in more than 240 countries and territories, so if you’re traveling, it should still be available, though local catalogues can vary.

Traveling abroad? With NordVPN, those on the go can securely access their usual streaming services – including Prime Video – from anywhere.

'56 Days' official trailer

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'56 Days' cast (TV show)

Dove Cameron as Ciara Wyse
Avan Jogia as Oliver Kennedy
Karla Souza as Detective Lee Reardon
Dorian Missick as Detective Karl Connolly
Megan Peta Hill as Shyla
Patch Darragh as Dan Troxler

What to know about '56 Days'

Is it based on a true story? No. "56 Days" is a fictional thriller adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s "addictive" bestselling novel – readers can buy a copy on Amazon.

What is the age rating? The series is rated 18+ for its 'erotic thriller themes, violence, and intense scenes.'

Is the COVID-19 pandemic part of the show? No. While the original novel was set during lockdown, the 2026 TV adaptation moves the action to present-day Boston and does not feature the pandemic.

Where was it filmed? Although the story is set in Boston, the series was primarily filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Will all episodes of "56 Days" drop at once? Yes. All eight episodes will be released simultaneously on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

Will there be a season 2? For now, "56 Days" is being marketed as a standalone limited series based on a single novel, with no official plans for a second season. However, Howard has authored a slew of thrillers including "Run Time" (about a murder on a movie set), so expect more TV shows based on her work.

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