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Apple TV+ Delays The Savant Premiere Indefinitely on Eve of Release

Apple has not explained the decision, which coverage connects to the Charlie Kirk assassination.

Overview

  • The eight-episode thriller had been scheduled to debut on September 26 after months of promotion.
  • Apple said it hopes to release the series at a future date but provided no timeline.
  • Star and executive producer Jessica Chastain posted that she disagrees with pausing the launch.
  • Coverage linked the delay to the tense U.S. political climate following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, though Apple did not cite a reason.
  • Reporters have questioned whether the series might be edited before any release as the trailer drew online pushback over its portrayal of monitoring hate groups.