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Apple TV+ Postpones Jessica Chastain Series 'The Savant' Days Before Premiere

Apple gave no reason for the pause, with coverage pointing to concerns over timing following recent political violence.

Overview

  • The series was scheduled to debut September 26 with two episodes, but the Apple TV app now lists it as coming at a later date.
  • Apple issued a brief statement saying it had decided to postpone the show and offered no further explanation or new premiere date.
  • Multiple outlets report the subject matter and violent imagery are likely factors, citing sensitivity after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and other incidents.
  • The thriller follows an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to stop domestic extremists, drawing on a 2019 Cosmopolitan feature by Andrea Stanley, who consulted on the series.
  • Apple has pulled launch mentions from its channels, and the pre-release trailer had already prompted backlash over perceived political bias and the show’s portrayal of extremism.