Cape Fear review: Apple TV's new adaptation is stylish, scary, and features Javier Bardem's best performance yet
Cape Fear was one of my most anticipated Apple TV shows of 2026, but I was also worried about it. Adapting such an iconic story is no easy task, as people will always end up comparing it to the original. That said, I was impressed by Nick Antosca's take on Max Cady and the terror he unleashes on everyone around him. To give you a quick synopsis of Cape Fear , it follows Cady, a vicious and unreformed ex-convict who gets revenge on the two attorneys who put him behind bars. That's enough to send a chill down your spine, and it requires a really strong performance to stick the landing. Fortunately, we get that thanks to Javier Bardem. It might be bold of me to say, but his take on Max Cady is my favorite thing he has ever done, because he left me feeling utterly terrified. Truly, he is deranged in this and brings so much to the role. A good villain is more than just scary, and he has it al...