Smoke
Created by Dennis Lehane
On Apple TV
A tense, procedural thriller built on investigative cat-and-mouse where institutional friction and mounting secrets undermine trust between partners.
When an arson investigator begrudgingly teams up with a police detective, their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions.
Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Smoke one of a kind? No. Less singular than 90% of series.
Does Smoke leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Smoke easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Smoke scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Smoke sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Smoke violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Smoke, and what each one shares →
Like Smoke
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Smoke
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Smoke, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Smoke, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Smoke, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
