Apple TV+ has indefinitely postponed the release of thriller series The Savant, which stars Jessica Chastain as a character who infiltrates hate groups online to head off violent acts.
“After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant,” an Apple TV+ rep told Deadline on Tuesday. “We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date.”
The streamer originally planned to release the eight-part limited series this Friday. The Apple TV+ app currently lists The Savant as “coming at a later date.”
Jessica Chastain reacts to Apple delaying The Savant release
Update: On Wednesday, Chastain reacted to The Savant’s delayed release on X. Citing a string of politically motivated violent acts that have occurred in recent years, she said she wasn’t happy with Apple’s decision to delay the release of The Savant.
“I’ve never shied away from difficult subjects, and while I wish this show wasn’t so relevant, unfortunately it is,” she wrote. “The Savant is about the heroes who work every day to stop violence before it happens, and honoring their courage feels more urgent than ever. While I respect Apple’s decision to pause the release for now, I remain hopeful the show will reach audiences soon. Until then, I’m wishing safety and strength for everyone, and I’ll let you know if and when The Savant is released.”
Apple TV+ gave no concrete reason for pulling The Savant from its release schedule. However, it likely has to do with the assassination of Turning Point USA leader Charlie Kirk earlier this month and the resulting societal uproar. The Savant includes violent scenarios, including a sniper attack and the bombing of government buildings. Variety, for one, called the postponement a mistake.
Undercover investigator infiltrates hate groups in The Savant on Apple TV+
August 26: The first trailer for Apple TV+ thriller The Savant shows Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain working online to root out homegrown American terrorists. And this time, she’s onto something big, as you can see from the tense trailer.
The limited series promises to deliver edge-of-your-seat drama as viewers watch the protagonist navigate increasingly dangerous territory in her mission to stop potential attacks before they happen.
The series represents another high-profile addition to Apple TV+’s growing catalog of premium original content, continuing the streaming service’s commitment to star-driven limited series that tackle contemporary issues.
Originally scheduled to premiere globally on September 26, it’s not clear when the show will stream on Apple TV+.
Watch the trailer for The Savant
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Jessica Chastain haunts online hate groups in thriller series The Savant on Apple TV+
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July 23, 2025: The Savant, a potentially gripping new limited series coming soon to Apple TV+, tackles one of today’s most pressing social issues, according to the “first look” images the streamer released Wednesday. The series stars Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain. Her character infiltrates online hate groups in an effort to forestall domestic terrorism.
The limited series premieres September 26 with two episodes, with new episodes dropping on Fridays for the next six weeks, through November 7.
Limited thriller series The Savant coming to Apple TV+
Eight-episode thriller The Savant follows an undercover investigator known only by that code name played by Chastain. While managing life in her household, she infiltrates online hate groups in an effort to prevent domestic extremists from carrying out their plans, Apple TV+ said. This high-stakes premise promises to deliver the kind of contemporary, socially relevant content that Apple TV+ has become known for producing.
Chastain, who won an Academy Award for The Eyes of Tammy Faye and has earned critical acclaim for roles in The Good Nurse and other titles, serves as both the series’ star and executive producer. Her involvement through her production company Freckle Films signals the project’s commitment to quality storytelling.
Star-studded cast and creative team
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Joining Chastain in the cast are Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley and Toussaint Francois Battiste, with Pablo Schreiber appearing as a guest star. This ensemble brings together both established performers and rising talent to support the series’ complex narrative.
Behind the camera, The Savant boasts an impressive roster of executive producers. Emmy Award winner Alan Poul, known for his work on Six Feet Under and Tokyo Vice, teams up with Emmy nominee Melissa James Gibson, whose credits include The Americans and House of Cards. Six-time Emmy winner Matthew Heineman, acclaimed for documentaries like Cartel Land and A Private War, rounds out the producing team.
Watch thrillers on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ subscribers can watch the first two episodes when The Savant premieres on September 26, with new episodes releasing every Friday through November 7.
It’s another ambitious original production for Apple TV+, continuing the streaming service’s commitment to high-quality, star-driven content that addresses contemporary issues. And before the show premieres, you can view plenty of other thillers on the streamer. You can get Apple TV+ by subscription for $9.99 with a seven-day free trial. You can also get it via any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle. Customers who buy a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.
After launching in November 2019, “Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with 471 wins and 2,090 award nominations and counting,” the service said.
More than 200 exclusive movies and TV shows call Apple TV+ home (including breakout soccer comedy Ted Lasso). The service also offers documentaries, dramas, comedies, kids shows and more.
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This post published July 23, 2025, and republished with updates on August 26, 2025, and September 23, 2025.
David Snow, an expert on Apple hardware and software, writes on a variety of technological and cultural topics for Cult of Mac. They include Apple news, technology buying guides, and features about computer setups and Apple TV shows and movies.
With 30 years of experience covering technology and other subjects, he has written and edited for numerous print and online publications, including CMP Media, TechTV.com, CNET, Wired News, Red Herring magazine, Law.com, The National Law Journal and Law Technology News magazine. Among other roles, he served as executive editor of the Law.com network of websites and editorial director, technology, for ALM Media.
Snow graduated with a B.A. from Syracuse University with majors in magazine journalism and psychology. While there, he worked as a reporter for The Daily Orange newspaper and associate editor of Equal Time magazine.
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