Netflix Announces Limited Series The Unheard Starring Kate Winslet

Netflix has announced a new limited series titled The Unheard, starring Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and Maxine Peake as two sisters who go on the run after an act of vengeance goes wrong. The five-episode thriller, described as a "Thelma Louise"-style vengeance drama, was unveiled at the Edinburgh TV Festival on August 26, 2026. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027, though a release date has not yet been set.

The series comes from writer Jack Thorne, known for the acclaimed Netflix drama Adolescence, and is directed by Mounia Akl. The story centers on the sisters' desperate flight after their revenge plan spirals out of control, exploring what drove them to such a reckless act and whether escape was ever part of their plan. The official logline poses the central mystery: "What pushed them to this reckless act? And was it ever their intention to get away with it?"

Winslet will also serve as an executive producer on the project, marking her first major foray into a Netflix drama series. Her pairing with Peake, known for roles in Say Nothing and Shameless, brings together two acclaimed British performers for a character-driven thriller. The creative team includes...