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The Savant is the upcoming Apple TV+ limited thriller series, and it has already been ordered for a premiere date. The series, executive-produced by Jessica Chastain, draws inspiration from a real-life story that was initially featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Centered around an investigator who goes undercover to infiltrate extremist circles on the internet, the storyline exposes the clandestine work behind thwarting violent plots from turning into reality. The show will be available on Friday, September 26, 2025, with the first two episodes simultaneously.
The episodes will be released weekly leading up to the series finale on November 7, 2025. It is thus one of the most structured Apple TV+ fall premieres with a transparent eight-episode calendar.
Release date and time of The Savant
Apple TV+ has set The Savant for release on September 26, 2025. The show will consist of eight episodes, the first two episodes premiering on opening night. New episodes will be released weekly on Fridays until the November 7, 2025, season finale.
The release time will match Apple TV+'s international schedule, usually posting new content at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET.
Streaming details
The show will be streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. No other platform to stream it has been announced, and thus, Apple's service becomes the sole way to view the series.
As the platform follows a global release strategy, viewers in various regions will get access to the episodes at the same time. Apple TV+ subscriptions will be needed, and the episodes will be on demand upon release. A monthly subscription is worth $12.99, and new subscribers enjoy a free 7-day trial.
Plot of The Savant
The main action concerns Jodi Goodwin, a female agent who performs in the undercover capacity of "The Savant." Her tasks are to go undercover with extremist groups on the internet, becoming a member of dangerous virtual communities to gather information on possible schemes for mass violence before they can be executed.
Although her activities are critical to national security, there is a cost to it, that being the strain it causes family life. The show is inspired by journalist Andrea Stanley's 2019 Cosmopolitan article "Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?".
The article had included an actual operative, "K", who had been working with extremist networks online to counter attacks. This real-life backdrop gives a touch of realism to the make-believe series, giving the series a strong mix of fact and fiction.
Cast and characters
The cast features a combination of award-winning and supporting players:
- Jessica Chastain as Jodi Goodwin, aka "The Savant." She is an undercover mother and suburban agent
- Nnamdi Asomugha as Charlie Goodwin, the husband of Jodi
- Pablo Schreiber as Jason, an extremist actor and member of an extremist conspiracy
- James Badge Dale in a supporting capacity
- Cole Doman as Steve Dunicki
- Jordana Spiro as Amber
- Trinity Lee Shirley as Maeve Goodwin, daughter of Jodi
- Toussaint Francois Battiste as Ryan Goodwin, Jodi’s son
Additional roles include Michael Mosley and Dagmara Domińczyk, adding depth to the ensemble.
Creative team
The Savant has been crafted by a highly talented creative team. The executive producer, writer, and showrunner is Melissa James Gibson. Gibson has worked on House of Cards and The Americans, both of which navigated political positioning and inner turmoil, talents that will work in the world of The Savant.
Direction is by Matthew Heineman, arguably the best-known documentary director from Cartel Land. The series is one of his forays into scripted television, though his background in filming perilous real-life occurrences echoes very strongly through the tone of the series.
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Executive producers are Jessica Chastain, Kelly Carmichael, Alan Poul, David Levine, Garrett Kemble, and Jessica Giles. Journalist Andrea Stanley, whose article instigated the series, is also a consultant.
Also read: Apple TV+ releases the first trailer for The Savant starring Jessica Chastain
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