Prime Video’s 8-Part New Thriller Is Equal Parts Toxic Love Story & “Fascinating” Mystery

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As Hulu says goodbye to Tell Me Lies, Prime Video has found its own toxically addicting thriller.

I just finished watching “56 Days,” and it’s completely gripping! It tells the story of Oliver and Ciara, who meet unexpectedly at a grocery store and quickly fall for each other. But after 56 days, things take a dark turn when the police find a body at Oliver’s place. The show jumps between their blossoming romance and the murder investigation, which makes it super suspenseful. You really see how their relationship unfolds alongside the mystery.

Dove Cameron, known for Schmigadoon!, and Avan Jogia, from Orphan Black: Echoes, star in 56 Days as Ciara and Oliver. The cast also includes Megan Peeta Hill, Dorian Missick, Karla Souza, Patch Darragh, and Kira Guloien. Created by Karyn Usher, a veteran of Prison Break, and Lisa Zwerling, formerly of ER, the series has been well-received, earning approval ratings of 65% from critics and 88% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

To celebrate the release of 56 Days on Prime Video, Ash Crossan from ScreenRant spoke with Dove Cameron, Avan Jogia, Karla Souza, and Dorian Missick. When discussing the complicated relationship between the show’s main couple, Jogia explained that he was drawn to the idea that his character, Oliver, was at a point in his life where he was longing for someone to truly see him, which he felt created a compelling and fragile starting point for the series.

Avan Jogia finds the character he plays interesting because this person presents a false image and hides his true self, yet deeply wants to be understood. He doesn’t take any steps to actually allow anyone to understand him, which makes for a compelling dynamic, especially when you consider him trying to navigate a romantic relationship. He finds the whole thing really fascinating.

Cameron also revealed she was drawn to the character of Ciara herself more than the romance, captivated by the character’s depth and complexity. As for the relationship with Jogia’s character, she explained it grew and changed a lot over time. Each episode brought new acting challenges for both of them, individually and as a couple, and she found that constant creative energy appealing.

Missick & Souza Were Just As In The Dark About 56 Days’ Ending As Audiences While Filming

ScreenRant asked how these two characters help each other grow, or what difficulties they present for one another.

What’s fascinating about Karl and Lee is how close they’ve become. They really know each other, and they’re able to honestly reflect each other’s true selves – almost like siblings. My wife and I have that same dynamic. I can often tell just by looking at her across a room, even at a party, if she’s not enjoying a conversation. And we can call each other out on things. I might point out she didn’t like someone, and she’ll initially deny it, but then admit I’m right because I know her so well – I can read her body language and pick up on subtle cues. You learn those things with people you’re close to – the specific ways they react or the language they use when they dislike someone. I think Lee and Karl have that level of understanding, and they can also show each other things they don’t necessarily want to see, which naturally leads to conflict.

I think both characters actually bring out the worst in each other, which creates a kind of unhealthy dynamic. But honestly, that just makes their interactions even funnier.

ScreenRant: How did you bond on set? What was the first thing you found common ground on?

It was a lot of things, actually. Our families were at similar stages – we all had young kids and were new to Montreal, so we were immediately connecting over things like where we were living. Beyond that, we really connected spiritually and shared a lot of the same beliefs. That kind of instant connection had never happened to me before, and it made me feel really safe and comfortable. I think that shared experience definitely helped bring our characters to life.

Dorian Missick: Yeah, I agree. The exact same answer.

ScreenRant asked the actors how enjoyable it was to be part of a show with so many unexpected plot twists, especially since they had to play characters whose motivations were unclear to the audience for most of the series. They were also curious if the actors knew all the surprises from the beginning, or if they learned about them as the show progressed.

The show’s plot unfolded gradually, even though we had a general idea of the direction it was taking. The ending remained a mystery to us throughout filming, keeping us guessing. What really helped me was having a director who understood what the audience needed to know. They were good at subtly guiding us, and I was so focused on my character’s journey that I didn’t always notice those cues. It was helpful when the director would remind us about what the audience didn’t know at certain points. We filmed for three months, essentially covering a single 24-hour period, so things like wearing the same outfits for that long could be disorienting, and that kind of direction was a great help.

Dorian Missick: We would watch them though. I think that as an actor, we had a general idea of where it was going to go, but as storytellers you have to dole out the information as it goes along. You have to think of the audience always when you’re telling stories so that you don’t ruin the ending. So that’s a challenge. It was fun. I love doing it.

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2026-02-19 23:00