AMC+ just released a sneak peek of its buzzy new thriller series ‘Yaga', starring Noah Reid and Hudson Williams

Baba Yaga is stepping out of your nightmares and onto your screen. AMC+ just released fresh intel and an official trailer for its newest thriller series, Yaga, which is drumming up all sorts of buzz for its starry Canadian cast—including Heated Rivalry hottie Hudson Williams, Schitt's Creek fan favorite Noah Reid and The Matrix legend Carrie-Anne Moss—and its folklore-rooted premise. 

As we get closer to spooky season, here's everything you need to know about Yaga, including that aforementioned teaser, cast details, release info and more. 

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What is the story of Yaga?

Based on the 2019 stage play by showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, Yaga follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of Henry Park (Hudson Williams), a young heir to a powerful local fishery. Rapp quickly finds himself at odds with Carson (Letterkenny alum Clark Backo), an apprehensive local detective; Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men; and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic. 

What is Yaga based on? 

Both Sandler's TV series and stage play were inspired by the traditional Slavic folklore legend of Baba Yaga, a witchy, forest-dwelling female who traditionally manifests either as a frightening and ferocious villain who cooks and eats lost travelers, or a kindly old woman who helps the hero of the story. (Um, those are very different vibes, lady.)  

Watch the Yaga trailer below:

The trailer promises that “her voice will haunt you,” and features a lot of disturbing imagery, but we don't quite see who Baba Yaga is. Yet. 

Who is in the Yaga cast?

Along with series leads Noah Reid, Clark Backo, Hudson Williams and Carrie-Anne Moss, the larger Yaga cast includes Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows, Ezra Franky, Patrick Gilmore, Katharine Isabelle, and Hiro Kanagawa, along with Emilija Baranac, Georgia Acken, Anisa Harris, and Sam Krochmal. 

When is the Yaga release date?

Yaga will officially premiere on October 23, just in time for All Hallow's Eve. However, prior to that, the eight-episode, half-hour drama will have its world premiere on September 17 at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival and will have its own panel at New York Comic Con on October 9.

Will Yaga be available in the U.S.? 

Yes, Yaga will be watchable stateside on AMC+. In its native Canada, it will be available to watch on Crave.