Apple TV+ Crime Thriller 'Dope Thief' Premieres Friday, Channeling 'Dexter' and 'Se7en'

Apple TV+ is set to debut its new crime thriller series 'Dope Thief' this Friday, March 14, 2025. The show, which draws comparisons to 'Dexter' and 'Se7en', follows two Philadelphia friends who pose as DEA agents to rob a narcotics stash house, only to find themselves entangled with a major drug trafficking operation. Starring Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura, the series is based on Dennis Tafoya's novel and is executive produced by Ridley Scott. The eight-episode first season will premiere globally on Apple TV+, with new episodes released weekly. Early reviews praise the show's gritty tone and compelling performances, positioning it as a strong addition to the platform's growing catalog of prestige crime dramas. As viewers seek the next binge-worthy thriller, 'Dope Thief' aims to fill the void with its high-stakes narrative and moral ambiguity.