NBC has released the first trailer for its new crime drama, The Hunting Party, setting the stage for a high-stakes pursuit of escaped serial killers. The series premieres Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10/9c on NBC and will be available for streaming on Peacock. Check the trailer out below.
The premise is simple, yet terrifying: a mysterious explosion rocks a clandestine prison, unleashing a pack of the country’s most dangerous criminals. A former profiler, presumably enjoying a life of quiet contemplation (or at least quiet something), is yanked back into the fray. Forced to collaborate with a motley crew of soldiers, spies, and special agents, this unlikely team must race against time to recapture the escaped killers before they can add to their body count.
The trailer offers a glimpse of the high-octane action and suspense that viewers can expect. Expect rapid-fire editing, shadowy figures lurking in dimly lit alleyways, and a pervasive sense of urgency that suggests sleep will be a luxury for these hunters. If the trailer is any indication, The Hunting Party aims to deliver the kind of gritty realism and twisty procedural elements that have become staples of the genre.
While the “escaped convicts on a rampage” plot isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel, the focus on a specialized task force brings a fresh dynamic. The series seems to be drawing inspiration from shows like Criminal Minds and The Blacklist, but whether it can carve its own niche in the crowded crime drama landscape will be determined once the hunt begins.
The Hunting Party premieres Monday, February 3 at 10/9c on NBC and streams on Peacock.
