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

Apple offered no reason or new date, prompting trade speculation about political sensitivities.

Overview

  • The eight-episode series was scheduled to debut on September 26, 2025, but Apple TV+ has pulled the launch.
  • In a brief statement, Apple said it had decided to postpone The Savant after careful consideration and thanked viewers for their understanding.
  • No replacement premiere date has been announced, leaving the streamer’s fall slate without one of its higher-profile titles.
  • The Savant stars Jessica Chastain as an undercover investigator targeting online hate networks and draws on a 2019 Cosmopolitan article.
  • Industry outlets have speculated that the subject matter could be politically sensitive, though Apple has not attributed the delay to any specific cause.