Prime Video Greenlights Joel Kinnaman-Led Thriller ‘Bishop’

Lead: Amazon Prime Video has ordered Bishop, a new crime thriller starring Joel Kinnaman as homicide detective Bishop Graves hunting a serial killer in San Francisco, announced September 11, 2025.

Nut Graf: The straight-to-series pickup underscores Amazon MGM Studios’ push into high-stakes original dramas and leverages Kinnaman’s rising profile following hits like Hanna and For All Mankind.

Series Synopsis and Premise

Detective Bishop Graves (Joel Kinnaman) is a brilliant, battle-scarred investigator tasked with stopping an audacious killer targeting the city’s wealthy elite. As the murderer gains a devoted following among San Francisco’s disenfranchised, Graves becomes convinced the trail leads back to his powerful father, Lincoln Graves.

Creative Team and Production

Showrunners & Creators: Little Marvin and Tony Salzman, both executive producing; Little Marvin also serves as showrunner.
Additional Executive Producers: Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo.
Production: Amazon MGM Studios under Little Marvin’s overall deal.
Studio Leadership: Nick Pepper, Head of U.S. SVOD TV and Series Development, praised the “electrifying crime drama” and Kinnaman’s embodiment of Bishop Graves.

Joel Kinnaman’s Role and Career Context

Kinnaman returns to Prime Video after leading Hanna for three seasons.
He currently stars on Apple TV+’s For All Mankind and will appear opposite Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington in Imperfect Women.
Known for roles in Altered Carbon, House of Cards and Peacemaker, his casting signals Prime Video’s commitment to marquee talent.

Amazon’s Crime Drama Slate and Strategy

Prime Video continues to expand its original offerings in the thriller genre, joining series such as Them (also from Little Marvin) and tapping into societal themes of wealth disparity, vigilante justice, and familial betrayal. The platform aims to attract global audiences with character-driven narratives anchored by star actors under multi-year deals.

What’s Next

Production on Bishop is expected to begin early 2026, with an as-yet‐undetermined release date. Further casting announcements, including the role of Lincoln Graves, will follow.