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Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham Are Badass Besties in Prime Video’s Middling Action Dramedy ‘Ride or Die’: TV Review

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Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham Are Badass Besties in Prime Video’s Middling Action Dramedy ‘Ride or Die’: TV Review
Jul 15, 2026 6:15am PT Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham Are Badass Besties in Prime Video’s Middling Action Dramedy ‘Ride or Die’: TV Review

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Created by Tessa Coates, Prime Video’s new buddy dramedy “Ride or Die” pays homage to the beloved genre that dominated in the 1980s while giving it a 21st-century sensibility. The series follows Judith (Hannah Waddingham) and Debbie (Octavia Spencer), best friends who share a passion for travel, music and antiquing. However, there is a major crack in their friendship. Debbie believes that Judith is a forensic accountant, but she’s actually a deadly assassin who gets paid millions by The Agency to eliminate targets. Though Judith has kept this part of her life a secret from Debbie for decades, when she is forced to reveal the truth to keep Debbie safe, it tests the core of their bond. Action-packed and full of shocking revelations, “Ride or Die” has some promising components, but the show isn’t as thrilling as it could be.

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