Overview

• Smoke’s first two episodes premiered on June 27, kicking off a weekly nine-episode run through Aug. 15.
• The neo-noir series reunites Dennis Lehane with Taron Egerton alongside Jurnee Smollett as they pursue serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest.
• The premiere closes with a dramatic revelation that reshapes the central investigation.
• Critics praise the leads’ performances but remain split over the show’s deliberate pacing and dark atmosphere.
• Adapted from the Firebug true-crime podcast, Smoke explores psychological depths behind both investigators and fire-setters.