Apple TV+ will roll out the new eight-episode heist drama 12 12 12 on November 13, releasing the first two installments at once and then adding one episode each Friday through December 25. The series pairs Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan in a cat‑and‑mouse thriller that reimagines the robbery drama as a time-layered puzzle.
The show’s premise hinges on a triple timeline structure: one year of meticulous planning, the twelve hours when the operation is executed, and the twelve days that follow the crime. That device is not just stylistic — it shapes how characters, motives and consequences are revealed, promising a narrative that unfolds in fragments rather than a straight chronology.
At the center of the plot is a fallen FBI agent, played by Mackie, and a seasoned American thief portrayed by Dornan. Their uneasy alliance — and rivalry — propels the action across several European locations and culminates in an audacious raid on a bank vault beneath the streets of Zurich.
What to know at a glance
- Release plan: Two episodes on November 13, then one new episode every Friday up to December 25.
- Format: Eight episodes total; story told across three overlapping timelines (12 months, 12 hours, 12 days).
- Stars: Anthony Mackie (disgraced FBI agent), Jamie Dornan (career criminal).
- Supporting cast: Jack Kesy, Agathe Rousselle, Sallie Harmsen, José Garcia, Kali Reis and others.
- Creators/executive producers: Dudi Appleton and Jim Keeble.
Beyond the marquee names, the ensemble includes actors known for genre work and festival films — a mix that suggests the series aims to balance mainstream suspense with a more artful, character-driven edge. Early promotional material leans into the fractured timeline, teasing how small decisions ripple across the three windows of the story.
For viewers, the staggered weekly release keeps the conversation alive through the holiday season, while the initial two-episode drop offers an immediate narrative foothold. For Apple TV+, the series adds a star-driven crime entry to its roster at a moment when serialized thrillers remain among the platform’s most discussed genres.
A teaser clip is already circulating on Apple’s channels, giving the first visual sense of the show’s tone and locations. Expect marketing to emphasize the puzzle element — not just who did it, but how the timelines interlock to reveal motive and consequence.
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