The Bombing of Pan Am 103 will stream on Netflix worldwide, including India, from July 30, 2026. The six-part British drama follows the vast Scottish and American investigation launched after Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie on December 21, 1988.
| Netflix release date | July 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Netflix worldwide, including India |
| Format | Six-part limited series |
| Previous UK run | BBC One and BBC iPlayer, May 18 to June 2, 2025 |
When does The Bombing of Pan Am 103 release on Netflix?
Netflix has set the worldwide streaming premiere for Thursday, July 30, 2026. That makes the full six-episode drama available to Indian subscribers more than a year after its original UK broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The gap does not signal a new season or remake. Netflix is bringing the existing British limited series to its global audience in one release, so viewers can approach it as a complete investigation drama rather than the opening chapter of an ongoing procedural.
What is the series about?
The drama begins with the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie and follows the response that grew into the largest murder inquiry in the history of Scottish policing. Its focus stretches across the Scottish and United States investigations, the search for evidence and the international effort to identify those responsible.
That scope gives the series two connected perspectives. One stays close to the officers and specialists working through an unprecedented crime scene. The other follows the American side of the inquiry and the families whose lives were permanently changed by the attack. The six-part format gives the investigation room to move across countries without losing sight of Lockerbie itself.
Who leads The Bombing of Pan Am 103?
Connor Swindells leads the ensemble as DS Ed McCusker, while Patrick J. Adams plays FBI Special Agent Dick Marquise. Merritt Wever appears as Kathryn Turman, Eddie Marsan plays Tom Thurman and Peter Mullan portrays DCS John Orr. Lauren Lyle, Phyllis Logan and Tony Curran are also part of the principal cast.
Our cast and character guide maps the principal investigators, family members and supporting figures.
Is this the same show as Lockerbie: A Search for Truth?
No. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is a separate six-part BBC and Netflix drama. It should not be confused with Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, the Colin Firth series built around Jim Swire’s search for answers. The similar subject and titles make the distinction useful before adding either show to a watchlist.
Who made the series?
Jonathan Lee and Gillian Roger Park wrote the series, and Michael Keillor directed it. The project was produced as a British limited drama with a large ensemble and an international investigative frame.
Should you add it to your Netflix watchlist?
This is likely to suit viewers who prefer fact-based limited series, detailed police investigations and dramas that treat a historical tragedy through the people responding to it. It is not positioned as a fast, twist-first thriller. The appeal lies in the scale of the inquiry, the cross-border cooperation and the human cost behind the evidence.
For more new streaming dates, see our OTT releases this week in India guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Bombing of Pan Am 103 coming to Netflix?
The Bombing of Pan Am 103 premieres on Netflix worldwide on July 30, 2026.
How many episodes are in The Bombing of Pan Am 103?
The limited series has six episodes.
Is The Bombing of Pan Am 103 the same as Lockerbie: A Search for Truth?
No. They are separate limited series about the Lockerbie bombing and its aftermath.