Apple TV is set to premiere its new eight-episode heist drama, ’12 12 12,’ starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The series, which debuts on November 13, 2026, centers on a disgraced FBI agent and a career criminal entangled in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse across Europe.
A Multi-Timeline Heist in Zurich
The core of the series revolves around an ambitious raid on a bank vault located beneath the streets of Zurich, Switzerland. Anthony Mackie portrays FBI agent Jack Strickland, whose career was derailed by a past operation. Jamie Dornan plays Paul Galvin, a criminal whose path continually crosses with Strickland’s. The narrative is uniquely structured across three distinct timelines: the 12 months leading up to the heist, the 12 hours during which the crime unfolds, and the 12 days following the event.
According to details received by The Chenab Times, this intricate narrative approach aims to provide viewers with a comprehensive look at the planning, execution, and aftermath of the heist, weaving together different stages of the operation to reveal new plot points and character motivations. The series creators, Dudi Appleton and Jim Keeble, have developed a format that, while potentially complex, is designed to keep audiences engaged with its layered storytelling.
An Ensemble Cast and Directorial Talent
Beyond its two lead actors, ’12 12 12′ features an ensemble cast that includes Jack Kesy, Agathe Rousselle, Sallie Harmsen, José Garcia, and Kali Reis. The series is executive produced by Mackie and Dornan, along with Appleton and Keeble. Kari Skogland, an Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning filmmaker, directed multiple episodes, including the pilot, contributing to the show’s visual style and pacing.
Reviews suggest that while the series offers an intriguing premise and a unique structural twist on the heist genre, some critics have noted that it occasionally becomes convoluted or loses focus amidst its numerous plot twists and dramatic turns. However, the performances of Mackie and Dornan, and the inventive timeline structure, are frequently highlighted as strengths.
The first two episodes of ’12 12 12′ will be available on Apple TV on November 13, 2026, with subsequent episodes released weekly until December 25, 2026.
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