How to Watch A Couple of Lies on Netflix
A Couple of Lies premieres worldwide on Netflix on Friday, October 30, 2026. Netflix describes it as a four-part Swedish psychological thriller about two couples whose home swap between Sicily and Stockholm turns dangerous.
A Couple of Lies at a glance
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 30, 2026 |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
| Format | Four-part limited series |
| Based on | Stefan Ahnhem’s novel A Couple of Lies |
What is A Couple of Lies about?
Helene and Carl exchange their home in Stockholm’s archipelago for Scarlett and Adam’s villa in Sicily. Details in the borrowed homes raise suspicions, and the holiday becomes a story of surveillance, manipulation and mistrust.
Who is in the cast?
The confirmed lead cast is Emma Appleton, Fares Fares, Frida Gustavsson and Jakob Oftebro. Netflix also lists Diarmuid Noyes, Magnus Krepper, Anna Bjelkerud and Lars Väringer.
How to watch A Couple of Lies
Open Netflix on a supported device and search for “A Couple of Lies” on or after October 30. Netflix is a separate subscription. DIRECTV customers using a compatible streaming device can open the Netflix app; the series does not air on a DIRECTV channel.
Frequently asked questions
When does A Couple of Lies come out?
It premieres on Netflix on October 30, 2026.
How many episodes are there?
Netflix identifies it as a four-part limited series.
Is A Couple of Lies based on a book?
Yes. It is based on Stefan Ahnhem’s novel of the same name.
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Details reviewed October 22, 2026. Streaming availability can change. Netflix requires a separate subscription. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.