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Apple TV Plusjust got a new crime thriller and this jawn is dope.

“Dope Thief,” that is.

Brian Tyree Henry in Apple TV Plus� "Dope Sick"

To be fair, my high expectations were not unfounded.

Both are centered around heists gone wrong and both make the city a centerpiece.

On that front, this show is a massive success.

Dope Thief — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube

As someone who once lived in North Philly (go Owls!)

But thankfully, the show also works as a crime thriller.

Ostensibly the show seems to be about him and Wagner Moura’s Manny.

‘Dope Thief’ on Apple TV Plus.

Everyone is simply in orbit around his character.

Henry has to walk a fine line between dramatic performer and comic relief as Ray.

You’d be crying too though, after everything his character has gone through in just two episodes.

‘Dope Thief’ on Apple TV Plus.

Again, this isn’t a perfect show.

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