Netflix has released the official trailer for The Trap, a six-part psychological thriller about a novelist who suspects she has recognized the person who murdered her sister. The series arrives on Netflix on October 13, 2026, according to the streamer’s official announcement.
The story follows Lisa Konrad, an author who has barely left her home in nearly a decade after witnessing her sister Anna’s murder. When she believes she sees the killer on television, Lisa decides to draw the suspected murderer into a trap, putting herself at the center of a dangerous plan. The premise places memory, suspicion and the reliability of what people think they have seen at the center of the mystery.
The dedicated trailer player below uses Netflix’s verified official trailer, published on September 15, 2026. It is presented as a trailer, not as independent reporting or a review. If playback is unavailable in a region or on a device, use the original video link to watch it on YouTube.
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Cast and creative team
Netflix’s announcement lists Friederike Becht as Lisa Konrad and Hans Löw as journalist Robert Lenzen. The ensemble also includes Matthias Brandt, Miriam Ohlmeyer, Josephine Thiesen, Malaya Stern Takeda, Anna Schudt, Michael Klammer, Sesede Terziyan and other performers. Isabel Kleefeld leads the project as writer, director and creative producer, with the series based on a novel by Melanie Raabe.
The premise gives the central character a personal reason to keep investigating, while the title suggests a story built around preparation, deception and the possibility that the hunter may not control the situation. Viewers looking for a new thriller can use the official trailer to judge its tone before starting the series.
When can you watch it?
Netflix announced that all six episodes would be available from October 13, 2026. Availability may vary by country and subscription, so check the title in your local Netflix catalogue for current access details.
What to look for in the trailer
- Lisa’s isolation: her long absence from the outside world is part of the story’s setup.
- The suspected sighting: the plot turns on whether Lisa has correctly identified the person she believes she sees.
- The cat-and-mouse premise: the trailer introduces a plan in which Lisa uses herself as bait, raising questions about who is actually in control.
This article is based on Netflix’s official trailer and series announcement. It describes the announced premise and release information; it does not claim independent confirmation of the fictional events shown in the series.
Source: Netflix — official trailer and press-kit announcement.
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