Jessica Chastain Stars in Apple TV+ Domestic Terrorism Thriller

Apple TV+ is set to release a new eight-episode crime thriller series titled The Savant, starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain as an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to prevent domestic terrorism. The series, debuting on September 26, 2025, follows Chastain's character, a suburban mom by day and a relentless hunter of extremists by night, whose covert work ultimately endangers her family. Based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan article that explored the possibility of stopping mass shootings before they happen, the show highlights the tense and high-stakes efforts to thwart violent plots by domestic extremists. Produced by Freckle Films and Fifth Season, the series is executive produced by Chastain and Melissa James Gibson, who also serves as showrunner, along with other notable producers. The trailer hints at a chilling plot potentially referencing historical terrorist attacks, emphasizing the urgency and danger of the investigator's mission. Alongside Chastain, the cast includes Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, Toussaint Francois Battiste, and Pablo Schreiber.