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**Apple TV+’s “Smoke” Ignites with Unexpected Twist; Taron Egerton Shines as Arson Investigator with a Dark Secret**

Vancouver, BC – Apple TV+’s new true crime drama, “Smoke,” from “Black Bird” creator Dennis Lehane, is already generating buzz with its eerie atmosphere and star-studded cast. The series, set in the fictional Pacific Northwest city of Umberland (played by Vancouver), follows arson investigator Dave Gudsen (Taron Egerton) and detective Michelle Calderon (Jurnee Smollett) as they hunt a pair of arsonists.

However, the second episode delivers a shocking twist: Dave Gudsen is one of the firebugs they’re hunting. This reveal transforms “Smoke” into a thrilling cat-and-mouse game, forcing viewers to question everything they thought they knew about the protagonist. Egerton’s performance is being praised for its ability to portray both the outwardly affable investigator and the unsettlingly sinister arsonist within. Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine delivers a compelling portrayal of Freddy, the other arsonist, as well.

While the show also features a strong supporting cast including Greg Kinnear, Rafe Spall and John Leguizamo, and a soundtrack with an original song by Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, “Smoke” is ultimately a showcase for Egerton’s range.

New episodes of “Smoke” are released weekly on Fridays on Apple TV+.

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