Brian Tyree Henry stars as a stick-up artist in over his head in the Apple miniseries 'Dope Thief', executive produced by Ridley Scott.

Dope Thief has joined the long list of critically acclaimed shows on Apple TV+. The crime drama premiered on March 14, 2025, and has been receiving rave reviews for its riveting storyline and cast’s performances.

Peter Craig's eight-episode adaptation of Dennis Tafoya's novel follows two petty criminals who get in big trouble in post-pandemic Philadelphia.

Just like December is Oscars season, with films rushing into theaters to qualify for awards, now March and April have become Emmys season for TV shows, with prestige TV hopefuls piling in before the May 31 Emmys deadline.

Executive produced by Ridley Scott, this series stars Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura as two low-level Philadelphia criminals who find themselves in a serious situation after taking their DEA-imitation act to the wrong house.

Ridley Scott serves as an executive producer and director of the show, which is based on Dennis Tafoya's novel.

In the opening moments of “Dope Thief,” out March 14 on Apple TV+, Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura) tease and joke around like the best friends they’ve always been. Then they slip on their DEA jackets,

Ridley Scott directs the premiere episode and produces Apple's Philly-set crime thriller, which follows a pair of low-level grifters whose latest robbery proves too big to filch.