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Riz Ahmed comedy 'Bait' coming to Prime Video: Release date, first look photos

Key takeaways

  • Baitstars Riz Ahmed as a struggling actor whose life spirals over four chaotic days.
  • All six episodes premiere globally on Prime Video on March 25, 2026.
  • Ahmed also serves as showrunner on the comedy series, alongside Ben Karlin.
Prime Video has revealed the first-look images and release date for Bait, the highly anticipated Prime Original comedy series from star Riz Ahmed.

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When struggling actor Shah Latif gets the audition of a lifetime, he thinks it's his last chance to make it big. Instead, it kicks off four wild days that spiral completely out of control.
Watch a special preview clip below:

What is 'Bait' about?

Bait stars Ahmed as Shah Latif, a struggling actor whose last chance to make it big comes in the form of an audition of a lifetime.
The series follows him over the course of four wild days as his life spirals out of control and his family, ex-lover, and the entire world weigh in on whether he is the right man for the job.

Who is in the 'Bait' cast?

Bait stars a talented ensemble cast including:

Who created 'Bait'?

Baitis executive produced by Ahmed and Allie Moore for Left Handed Films, alongside Jake Fuller on behalf of Jax Media.
Ben Karlin (The Daily Show) executive produces and serves as showrunner alongside Ahmed.
The series is produced by Jax Media and Amazon MGM Studios.

'Bait' Prime Video release date

All six episodes ofBaitwill be available to stream on Prime Video from March 25, 2026, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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What else can I watch on Prime Video?

If you enjoy comedies like Bait, Prime Video offers other comical original shows such as The Boys, Jury Duty, and Hazbin Hotel.
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience, finding their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sportsevents.
This includes Amazon Original series like The Boys, Fallout, and The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power.

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Next, find out more about Young Sherlock, a new series from Guy Ritchie coming to Prime Video this March.
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