Jason Momoa's Crime Drama The Red Road Returns to Netflix

The crime thriller series The Red Road, starring Jason Momoa and Martin Henderson, is set to return to Netflix on November 1, 2026. The show, which spans two seasons and 12 episodes, was previously removed from the streaming platform earlier this year on June 26.

The narrative follows Harold Jensen, a police officer portrayed by Henderson, who resides in the fictional town of Walpole, New Jersey. Jensen struggles to balance his professional responsibilities with his personal life, as he cares for his wife, Jean, who faces challenges with alcoholism and undiagnosed schizophrenia. The plot intensifies when a cover-up involving Jean forces Jensen into an uneasy alliance with Phillip Kopus, a character played by Momoa.

Kopus is a member of the Ramapough Mountain community, and his interactions with Jensen occur against a backdrop of escalating tension between the residents of Walpole and the Native American tribe living in the nearby Ramapo Mountains. The series explores the complex moral dilemmas faced by both men as they prioritize their families while navigating the consequences of their actions.

While the series is a fictional drama, it draws inspiration from real-world tensions between the Ramapough Lenape Nation and local law enforcement. Notably, the show incorporates a subplot regarding the Ford Motor Company's disposal of toxic waste in the Ringwood Mines landfill, an event that had significant health consequences for the Lenape people. However, the show's creators have noted that the depiction of police-community relations in the series differs from historical reality, where members of the tribe have faced violence from authorities.

The Red Road originally premiered on SundanceTV in 2014 and features a cast that includes Julianne Nicholson, Allie Gonino, Tamara Tunie, and Kiowa Gordon. Upon its initial release, the series received a mixed-to-positive reception from critics, holding a 67 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Audience reception has been more favorable, with an 87 percent approval rating on the platform.

The return of the series to Netflix arrives at a notable time in Jason Momoa's career. The actor, who gained widespread recognition for his roles in Game of Thrones and the DC Extended Universe, has recently appeared in projects such as the Street Fighter reboot and the action-comedy The Wrecking Crew. With the upcoming release of Dune: Part Three in December, the availability of The Red Road provides viewers with an opportunity to revisit an earlier entry in the actor's filmography.