Netflix has unveiled the official first look and teaser art for Nemesis, confirming that the new drama series will premiere globally on May 14, 2026.
The series stars Matthew Law and Y’lan Noel and is created by showrunner and creator Courtney A. Kemp, alongside co-creator Tani Marole.
Inside Nemesis on Netflix: Story and Format
At its core, Nemesis follows two men positioned on opposite sides of the law. The series centers on the collision between an expert criminal and a highly skilled police detective, framing their dynamic as a battle between opposing forces.
According to the official logline, the story begins as a genre-driven narrative that engages with the conventions of heist storytelling. As the series progresses, it broadens into an exploration of personal motivations, relationships, and the consequences that shape each character’s path.
The show is structured as a drama series with eight episodes, each running approximately 60 minutes.
Nemesis Netflix Cast: Full Lineup of Series Regulars and Guest Stars
The Nemesis Netflix cast includes a wide ensemble of series regulars alongside a group of guest performers.
Series Regulars
- Matthew Law
- Y’lan Noel
- Cleopatra Coleman
- Tre Hale
- Domenick Lombardozzi
- Jonnie Park
- Ariana Guerra
- Gabrielle Dennis
- Michael Potts
- Sophina Brown
- Cedric Joe
- Jeff Pierre
Guest Stars
- Moe Irvin
- Quincy Isaiah
- Jay Reeves
- Mike O’Malley
- Stephanie Sigman
- Khalilah Joi
- Shane Johnson
- Siua Ikale’o
- Dawnn Lewis
- Mark Feuerstein
- Chris Bauer
Creative Team Behind Nemesis
Nemesis is led by Courtney A. Kemp, who serves as showrunner, creator, and executive producer. Tani Marole joins as co-creator and executive producer.
Additional executive producers include Chris Selak, Philipp Barnett, and the broader production team associated with the project.
The Poster
Key Details
- Release date: May 14, 2026 (global on Netflix)
- Format: Drama series
- Episode count: 8 episodes, approximately 60 minutes each
- Main cast: Matthew Law, Y’lan Noel, Cleopatra Coleman, Tre Hale, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jonnie Park, Ariana Guerra, Gabrielle Dennis, Michael Potts, Sophina Brown, Cedric Joe, Jeff Pierre
- Guest stars: Moe Irvin, Quincy Isaiah, Jay Reeves, Mike O’Malley, Stephanie Sigman, Khalilah Joi, Shane Johnson, Siua Ikale’o, Dawnn Lewis, Mark Feuerstein, Chris Bauer
- Showrunner/creator: Courtney A. Kemp
- Co-creator: Tani Marole
- Executive producers: Courtney A. Kemp, Tani Marole, Chris Selak, Philipp Barnett
- Production company: Netflix original production
- Source material: Original concept
