Apple TV+ Crime Drama 'Dope Thief' Explores Complex Relationships and Moral Struggles

The series, debuting March 14, follows two con artists navigating a web of personal demons, dangerous heists, and strained bonds.

Based on Dennis Tafoya's 2009 novel, 'Dope Thief' is an eight-episode miniseries adapted by Peter Craig for Apple TV+.
The story centers on Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura), childhood friends posing as DEA agents to rob drug dealers, whose lives spiral after a heist goes wrong.
The cast includes Kate Mulgrew as Theresa, Ray's stepmother, and Marin Ireland as Mina, a DEA agent recovering from a career-altering injury.
Themes of addiction, loyalty, and identity are explored as characters grapple with their personal vulnerabilities and strained relationships.
The series departs from the novel in its second half, maintaining a fast-paced narrative driven by external threats rather than reflective introspection.