The Savant is an upcoming eight-episode limited thriller series premiering on Apple TV+ on September 26, 2025, with new episodes released weekly until November 7, 2025. The story follows Jodi Goodwin, codenamed The Savant, a brilliant former Marine and police officer who secretly infiltrates online hate groups to stop extremist violence before it happens. Her undercover mission exposes her to dangerous enemies and forces her to balance morality, loyalty, and survival.
The series stars Jessica Chastain in the lead role, who also serves as an executive producer. She is joined by Nnamdi Asomugha as her husband Charlie Goodwin, along with James Badge Dale, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, and Toussaint Francois Battiste in supporting roles. Pablo Schreiber also makes a special guest appearance.
Created by Melissa James Gibson, with direction by Matthew Heineman and production from Apple Studios alongside Freckle Films and Fifth Season, The Savant promises a gripping mix of suspense, crime, and psychological drama. Inspired by a real-life investigation into domestic extremism, the series highlights the high-stakes world of undercover intelligence work, making it one of the most anticipated thrillers of 2025.
