Prime Video is getting ready to drop a new summer series that is all about family secrets, first love, and finding yourself. The streaming platform has officially announced the release date for Sterling Point, an upcoming drama from the director of My Old Ass. The show will arrive on August 5, 2026, and will be available to watch in more than 240 countries.
If you like stories about teenagers leaving their old lives behind to discover surprising family history, this one might be for you. The show will drop all eight episodes at once, so viewers can watch the whole story without waiting for weekly releases.
What Is the Show About?
Sterling Point centers on Annie Jacobson, a 17-year-old girl played by Ella Rubin. Annie grows up in New York City with her twin brother and her adoptive father. Her life seems normal until she finds out that her estranged grandfather left her something unexpected—an entire island in Canada.
The official description from Amazon says:
“Raised in New York City with her twin brother and loving adoptive father, Annie’s life takes a turn when she inherits her mysterious grandfather’s island in Canada. There, she finds new friends, budding romances and untold family secrets.”
Annie leaves the busy city behind and moves to this lake island. There, she meets new people, deals with family secrets that start coming out, and figures out what she actually wants for herself. The show mixes family drama with a summer setting that reminds many viewers of shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty or Outer Banks.
Who Stars in the Cast?
The Sterling Point cast brings together both new faces and known actors. Here is the main lineup confirmed by multiple sources:
- Ella Rubin as Annie Jacobson (the lead character)
- Keen Ruffalo as Connor, Annie’s twin brother
- Jay Duplass as Steven, Annie’s adoptive father
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe
- Amélie Elisabeth Hoeferle as Ramona
- Bo Bragason as Oona
- Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoi as Ellis
- Nikko Angelo Hinayo as Sully
- Daniel Quinn-Toye as Rory
- Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as Kate
- Missi Pyle as Denise Ballantine
- Mabel Strachan as Maple
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, known for his role in The Walking Dead, appears in this series, which is a different kind of role for him. Instead of playing a tough survivor, he steps into a coming-of-age story about family.
Who Is Making the Show?
Megan Park, who directed the movie My Old Ass, created Sterling Point. She also serves as a director, co-showrunner, and executive producer. Park works with a team of experienced producers on this project.
Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the pair behind popular shows like The O.C. and Gossip Girl, are also executive producers and co-showrunners under their company Fake Empire. The production team also includes LuckyChap, the company behind movies like Barbie and Saltburn. Tom Ackerley and Dani Gorin represent LuckyChap as executive producers.
Amazon MGM Studios produces the series alongside Fake Empire and LuckyChap. The show filmed mostly in different locations across Canada.
When and Where Can You Watch Sterling Point?
You can watch Sterling Point starting August 5, 2026, only on Prime Video. The show will be available in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. All eight episodes will be released on the same day.
Here is the release schedule by region (all on August 5, 2026):
- United States: Available from midnight Eastern Time
- United Kingdom: Available from midnight GMT
- Canada: Available from midnight local time
- Australia: Available from midnight AEST
- India: Available from midnight IST
Prime Video subscribers in all these regions can stream the show as part of their regular membership. No extra payment is needed.
What Do We Know About the First Look?
Prime Video shared first-look photos of Sterling Point on their Instagram account in late April 2026. The post showed images from the series with this caption:
“Sibling secrets. First loves. Found family. Hard choices. Sterling Point, a new series from Megan Park, lands August 5th.”
The photos show Annie (Ella Rubin) in what looks like a lakeside setting, with green trees and water in the background. Other images show a group of teenagers together, suggesting the show focuses on friendship as much as family drama.
The series was first announced in January 2025 when Variety broke the news that Amazon had ordered the show. It took about a year and a half from that announcement to the release date.
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Why Should You Watch?
Sterling Point comes from a team with a strong track record in teen dramas. Schwartz and Savage built their careers on shows that connect with young audiences. Park showed her skill for emotional storytelling with My Old Ass, which got good reviews for its honest look at growing up.
The show’s setting also makes it different from many teen dramas. Instead of beaches or big cities, the story takes place on a lake island. That change of scenery could offer something new for viewers tired of the usual locations.
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