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Dope Thief: What to Know About Apple TV’s Crime Drama

Apple TV’s eight-episode Dope Thief follows two Philadelphia friends whose fake-DEA robbery scheme spirals into a narcotics conflict. It premiered in March 2025.
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Dope Thief is an eight-episode crime drama on Apple TV, not an upcoming release. It premiered globally on March 14, 2025, and follows two longtime Philadelphia friends whose scheme to pose as DEA agents and rob a house draws them into a dangerous narcotics conflict.

What is Dope Thief about?

The series begins with a small-time robbery: longtime friends from Philadelphia pretend to be Drug Enforcement Administration agents to rob a house in the countryside. Their plan escalates into a life-or-death conflict after they expose a hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard. The official synopsis describes the story as a crime drama about a grift that spirals far beyond its perpetrators’ expectations.

Apple’s official series page and its February 2025 announcement provide the premise. The Associated Press also included the show in its March 14, 2025, guide to new streaming releases.

Is it based on a book?

Yes. Dope Thief adapts Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name. The title refers to both the source novel and the television adaptation.

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Who stars in the series?

Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura lead the cast. Apple’s announced ensemble also includes Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison, Dustin Nguyen, and Ving Rhames.

Who made Dope Thief?

Peter Craig created the series and executive produces it. Ridley Scott executive produces and directed the first episode. Henry is also an executive producer.

When did it come out, and how many episodes are there?

The eight-episode series premiered globally on March 14, 2025. Apple released the first two episodes that day, then one episode each Friday through April 25, 2025. That schedule is complete; the show is not a forthcoming release.

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Where can you watch it?

Apple’s official series page lists Dope Thief as streaming on Apple TV and gives it a TV-MA rating. Availability and catalog access can vary by country; check the Apple TV app or the official listing for your region.

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