Netflix has revealed new details about an upcoming crime drama from the creator of Power, drawing attention ahead of its debut. The streamer has now confirmed when the series will arrive, offering a first glimpse into its premise and lead characters.
Nemesis gets May 2026 release date for Netflix
Netflix will premiere Nemesis on May 14, 2026, as confirmed in an official announcement.
The streamer describes the series as a new crime drama from Power creator Courtney A. Kemp. Netflix stated, “NEMESIS, a new crime drama series from the creator of Power, premieres May 14.”
The show stars Y’lan Noel and Matthew Law as characters on opposing sides of the law. Netflix added, “Y’lan Noel and Matthew Law star as two men on opposite sides of the law — an expert criminal and the detective determined to stop him.”
Created by Courtney A. Kemp, Nemesis marks her first Netflix project following a broader overall deal signed in 2021. The series will debut with all eight episodes released simultaneously on the platform. It is billed as “the story of two men on either side of the law,” focusing on a central conflict between the two leads.
According to the official description, the narrative follows “the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective).” The storyline further explores how events escalate beyond a heist framework into broader thematic elements.
The description continues, “What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn, amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.”
The series features additional cast members, including Cleopatra Coleman, Tre Hale, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jonnie Park, and Ariana Guerra. Mario Van Peebles directs the first two episodes and also serves as an executive producer alongside Chris Selak and Philipp Barnett. Kemp co-created the series with Marole.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.net.
