Actresses Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer are starring in a new Prime Video action-comedy series titled "Ride or Die" [1, 2].
The series pairs two high-profile leads in a genre-bending story that blends humor with high-stakes espionage. By focusing on the bond between two women, the show aims to provide a fresh perspective on the action-comedy format [4, 5].
The plot centers on two best friends whose relationship is upended when one woman discovers that her companion is actually an international assassin [2, 3]. The creators said the narrative explores themes of friendship, grit, and the experience of an ordinary person entering the world of professional killing [4, 5].
Prime Video will release the series as an eight-episode season [1, 2]. The show is scheduled to premiere on a Wednesday in July 2026 [1, 3].
Promotion for the series has already begun with a sneak-peek clip that was released on July 9 [2]. The lead actresses appeared on Good Morning America to discuss the production and the heart of the series as they prepare for the upcoming launch [1, 6].
The production utilizes the chemistry between Waddingham and Spencer to drive the plot—shifting from domestic friendship to international intrigue. The series aims to balance the thrill of the assassin lifestyle with the emotional weight of a lifelong friendship [4, 5].
“The series explores friendship, grit, and the thrill of an ordinary person becoming an international assassin.”
The casting of Waddingham and Spencer indicates Prime Video's strategy to leverage established star power to anchor original genre content. By blending an action-comedy premise with a character-driven study of female friendship, the series attempts to broaden the appeal of the assassin trope beyond traditional thriller audiences.
