In a crowded field of crime dramas, Apple TV+ is turning up the heat with “Smoke”, a gripping new thriller from acclaimed writer Dennis Lehane (“Mystic River”, “Shutter Island”).
“Smoke” Premise
Inspired by real events and the hit Firebug podcast, the series stars Taron Egerton as enigmatic arson investigator Dave Gudsen and Jurnee Smollett as Detective Michelle Calderon, chasing down a pair of serial arsonists setting a city on edge.
Taron Egerton’s Past Work
Egerton is no stranger to high-stakes drama on Apple TV+—he previously starred in “Black Bird“, a chilling prison thriller that earned him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Most recently, he led Netflix’s “Carry On”, a Christmas thriller that became one of the platform’s most-watched originals of all time.
“Smoke” Cast and Production
“Smoke” sets itself apart with a grounded, true-crime edge and a powerhouse cast that includes Greg Kinnear, John Leguizamo, Anna Chlumsky, Rafe Spall, and Adina Porter. With Dennis Lehane at the helm and Egerton also serving as executive producer, the show promises a tense, character-driven story full of twists.
Directed by a team that includes Kari Skogland, Joe Chappelle, and Jim McKay, “Smoke” will premiere globally on Apple TV+ June 27, 2025, with the first two episodes dropping together and new episodes every Friday through August 8.
If you’re into intense, prestige crime dramas with real emotional weight and star power to match, “Smoke” is definitely one to watch.
