US EditionWhere Does Taron Egerton's 'Smoke' Go After That Shocking Arson Plot Twist?
- Friday's premiere of the Apple TV+ series Smoke introduces Jurnee Smollett as Detective Michelle Calderone.
- Based on the Firebug podcast and inspired by arsonist John Leonard Orr's crimes, the series Smoke was developed by Dennis Lehane, highlighting real-life arson cases.
- Smollett consulted Marines, detectives, arson investigators, and therapists to embody Michelle Calderone and explore her PTSD relationship with fire.
- Against the backdrop of recent California wildfires, Smollett and cast reflect on fire dangers, highlighting the show's timely relevance and cast’s heightened awareness of fire disasters.
- Beyond Smoke, Jurnee Smollett embraces her behind-the-scenes role, aiming to challenge norms with weekly episodes through August 15 and a mission to do what’s deemed impossible.
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An Surprising Early Twist Keeps Apple TV+'s 'Smoke' Smoldering—for Now
Apple TV+'s Smoke comes from novelist Dennis Lehane, who's written some excellent books, and a few that haven't landed as well. After two episodes, it's unclear where Smoke -- inspired by the podcast Firebug, about arsonist John Leonard Orr --...
Where Does Taron Egerton's 'Smoke' Go After That Shocking Arson Plot Twist?
Taron Egerton‘s scripted true crime series Smoke just pulled off a shocking arson twist — but where does the Apple TV+ show go after that reveal? Smoke, which premiered on Friday, June 27, introduced Us to a detective (Jurnee Smollett) who paired up with an arson investigator (Egerton) to stop two serial arsonists who were wreaking havoc on the Pacific Northwest. The show immediately introduced one of the arsonists (Ntare Mwine) but the second r…
Arson Thriller 'Smoke' Isn't Nearly as Subversive as It Thinks
Smoke gets off to an insufferable start. Freighted with procedural clichés, the Apple TV+ thriller follows a mismatched law-enforcement duo tracking two prolific arsonists. Dave Gudsen (Taron Egerton) is an arson investigator with a standoffish stepson and literary ambitions. His new partner: police detective Michelle Calderone (Jurnee Smollett), an ex-Marine who’s sleeping with a superior. Initial tension gives way to drunken bonding. Pretentio…
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