Apple TV+ Crime Drama 'Dope Thief' Premieres to Strong Performances and Gritty Storytelling

The eight-episode series follows two con men navigating escalating violence and personal struggles after a botched heist.

Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura lead the cast as Ray and Manny, childhood friends posing as DEA agents to rob drug dealers in Philadelphia.
The series, based on Dennis Tafoya's novel, explores themes of friendship, addiction, and generational trauma while balancing dark humor and intense action.
Creator Peter Craig adapted the novel's first half, emphasizing external conflicts and high-stakes tension over introspection.
Critics have praised Henry's performance as Ray, highlighting his range in portraying a character caught between cockiness, despair, and redemption.
Directed by Ridley Scott for the opening episode, the series debuts on Apple TV+ on March 14, with potential for further seasons hinted by its open-ended conclusion.