HBO has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order for Damon Lindelof’s adaptation of the suspense thriller The Chain, the network announced. The limited series is written and executive produced by Lindelof and is based on the New York Times bestselling book by Adrian McKinty. The novel’s achingly intriguing synopsis

HBO announced Jan. 29, 2026 that Damon Lindelof is developing a new limited series titled The Chain, ordering eight episodes for what the network is calling the show’s first and only season. The series is based on the novel The Chain by New York Times best-selling author Adrian McKinty.