Nautilus

Nautilus retells the early life of Captain Nemo by starting before he becomes the legendary submarine commander. The series follows an Indian prince whose family and inheritance are taken by colonial interests, and who ends up imprisoned by the East India Mercantile Company. Surviving captivity forces him to change his name, skills, and alliances as he gathers the means to challenge the powers that stole his world. Episodes focus on his gradual transformation into a skilled engineer and strategist, the people he trusts, and the moral costs of revenge. The show keeps personal conflict and the political context front and center, avoiding neat resolutions while building tension and character.

Released in 2024, Nautilus was created by James Dormer and Xiao Tang, drawing on Jules Verne's original material, and stars Shazad Latif as Nemo, with Georgia Flood, Céline Menville, Thierry Frémont, and Luke Arnold in key roles.

The series has sparked renewed interest in Verne's work by presenting Nemo as a complex figure shaped by colonial violence and exile. Its reinterpretation of the source material prompted conversations about representation and historical perspective, and the production's design and period detail have generated attention among genre fans and costume communities.

Critical and audience reaction has been mixed to positive, the show averaging about 6.7 out of 10 from early votes. Reviewers and viewers often single out strong lead performances and striking visual design, while some point to uneven pacing and tonal shifts. Thematic threads include revenge, identity, the ethics of advanced technology, and the human price of resistance, giving the series dramatic weight beyond action sequences.

As of now, Nautilus has not been reported to receive major industry awards, though it has drawn festival screenings and attention in genre circles.