In search of a new crime drama to stream? Preferably one that has a stacked cast, a powerhouse showrunner, and was inspired by real events? Apple TV+‘s new series Smoke deserves a spot on your watch list.
Per Apple TV+, the official synopsis for Smoke is as follows: “Created and written by Dennis Lehane and inspired by true events, Smoke follows a troubled detective (Jurnee Smollett) and an enigmatic arson investigator (Taron Egerton) as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.”
Sound intriguing? Ready to see the talented Lehane and Egerton team up again following their Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Black Bird? Mark your calendars accordingly to ensure you’re seated for Smoke‘s eventful first season.
When does Smoke premiere on Apple TV+? How many episodes are in Season 1? And who’s who in Smoke‘s cast?
Here’s everything to know about Dennis Lehane’s new series, including Smoke premiere date info, what time new episodes of Smoke will be available on Apple TV+, if Smoke is based on a true story, and more.
Smoke premieres on Friday, June 27, 2025 with its first two episodes on Apple TV+.
While Smoke‘s official premiere date is June 27, longtime fans of Apple TV+ shows know that the streamer is famous for dropping new episodes at 9:00 p.m. ET the night before they’re set to premiere. So if you’re eager to watch new episodes of Smoke ASAP, check Apple TV+ on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Like Severance Season 1, Smoke Season 1 is a rare TV season that consists of nine episodes — not eight, not 10, but nine.
As noted, new episodes of Smoke will be released weekly on Fridays until the finale on August 15. (As we said, keep an eye out for those early Thursday releases!) Below we’ve included a helpful Smoke episode guide with corresponding premiere dates through June, July, and August to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the mystery.
Though the Apple TV+ series was absolutely inspired by a true story, Lehane admittedly took a lot of creative liberties when adapting it, so a number of characters and storylines stray from actual events. That said, Apple TV+ notes: “The fictional series is inspired by truth.media’s acclaimed “Firebug” podcast, which was hosted by the Oscar and Emmy-winning Kary Antholis, who executive produces for Crime Story Media, LLC.” If you want to go into the series spoiler-free, however, definitely wait to listen to/learn more about that podcast.
You bet! You can get a first look at Egerton and Smollett on the hunt for arsonists in Apple TV+’s official Smoke trailer, located at the top of this article.
In addition to Egerton and Smollett, a number of familiar faces and make up Smoke‘s cast, including actors from popular television series and movies including Little Miss Sunshine, Jigsaw, The Menu, The Lincoln Lawyer, Trying, and more.
While we wait to learn more about Smoke’s cast, here’s a look some key cast members and characters you’ll meet in Season 1:
Since Smoke is an Apple TV+ original series, you’ll have to subscribe to the streaming platform to watch.
Apple TV+ comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has just one ad-free streaming plan available for $9.99/month.
Stay tuned for more of Decider’s Smoke coverage, including interviews with the cast.