---
title: "Smoke"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/smoke-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 215995
imdb_id: "tt24163532"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 9
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 122
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Smoke (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/smoke-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Smoke is an American crime drama television series. It premiered on Apple TV+ on a specific date in 2025. The series was created by Dennis Lehane, inspired by a podcast about the crimes of arsonist John Leonard Orr. The story follows an unlikely partnership between an arson investigator and a police detective as they work together to stop two arsonists. Their investigation is complicated by a twisted game of secrets and suspicions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unlikely duo of arson investigator and detective chase a pair of ruthless arsonists."

### Why Watch
- Compelling chemistry between Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett
- Tight, suspense‑driven storytelling
- Atmospheric crime drama inspired by a true‑crime podcast

### Caveats & Content Note
- TV‑MA rating includes graphic violence and mature themes
- Complex plot may challenge casual viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, suspenseful, gritty, twisty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Miniseries (9 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 9
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (33%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 6 (67%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Dennis Lehane
- **Networks / Studios**: Apple TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Taron Egerton** as *Dave Gudsen*
- **Jurnee Smollett** as *Michelle Calderone*
- **Hannah Emily Anderson** as *Ashley Gudsen*
- **Greg Kinnear** as *Harvey Englehart*
- **John Leguizamo** as *Esposito*
- **Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine** as *Freddy Fasano*
- **Rafe Spall** as *Steven Burk*
- **Luke Roessler** as *Emmett*
- **Mishka Thébaud** as *Benji*
- **Dakota Daulby** as *Lee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created the series?
Dennis Lehane created "Smoke".

### Q: Who are the main stars?
Taron Egerton plays the arson investigator and Jurnee Smollett plays the police detective.

### Q: What is the series about?
An arson investigator reluctantly teams up with a police detective to stop two arsonists, sparking a twisted game of secrets and suspicions.

### Q: What genre and rating does it have?
It is an American crime drama series rated TV‑MA.

### Q: What inspired the show?
The series is inspired by "Firebug," a podcast about arson crimes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Smoke — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/215995)
- [Smoke (TV Series 2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24163532/)
- [Smoke (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_(TV_series))
- [Smoke (2025) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1610070-dym/prehled/)
- [Jako dým – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jako_d%C3%BDm)
- [Kde sledovat Smoke](https://filmtoro.cz/film/smoke-2025)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*