Bait: Miniseries
Bait is a 2026 British television series created by Riz Ahmed. It was developed at Jax Media in association with Left Handed Films for Amazon MGM Studios. The series follows the life of Shah Latif, a struggling actor, as he prepares for an audition of a lifetime. Over the course of four days, his life spirals out of control, with various individuals weighing in on his suitability for the role. The series blends eleme
Season overview
Bait is a 2026 British television series created by Riz Ahmed. It was developed at Jax Media in association with Left Handed Films for Amazon MGM Studios. The series follows the life of Shah Latif, a struggling actor, as he prepares for an audition of a lifetime. Over the course of four days, his life spirals out of control, with various individuals weighing in on his suitability for the role. The series blends elements of drama, comedy, and science fiction/fantasy genres. Bait is classified as a TV-MA series, indicating mature content. The series premiered in 2026 and is available to stream.
Episodes
BLATANT, NOT SUBTLE
Mar 25, 2026 · 25 min
Shah blows the audition of a lifetime. Desperate times call for desperate measures...but at what cost?
TO TROLL, TO PROVOKE
Mar 25, 2026 · 27 min
Shah has another shot at greatness. Time to prove to the world he has what it takes.
HOUSE OR HOME
Mar 25, 2026 · 27 min
It's Eid. Shah needs to shut out all the noise and drama... and focus on family.
LOYALTY, ALLEGIANCE
Mar 25, 2026 · 23 min
Shah needs a friend. In absence of that, an ex who publicly stabbed him in the back will do.
LURE, PART OF A TRAP
Mar 25, 2026 · 27 min
Where is everyone? Who can you trust to help? Enemies turn to allies and nothing is as it seems.
THE SUBTLE ONE
Mar 25, 2026 · 24 min
What's in a name? The clock is ticking as the big audition draws near, and Shah scrambles to find his family, and himself.