TV Review: ’12 12 12′ On Apple TV

by | Nov 12, 2026 | TV, TV Reviews | 0 comments


Greetings again from the darkness. This is a reactionary review for the first two episodes (only) of this new Apple TV series from co-creators, and previous “Silent Witness” collaborators, Dudi Appleton and Jim Keeble. Fortunately, the title is explained upfront. A high-asset robbery/heist takes 12 months of planning. It then takes 12 hours for execution. Finally, law enforcement has 12 days to apprehend the suspects or they will likely escape capture.

The ‘hook’ to this show is that it’s divided into the three sections: planning, execution, and pursuit. We bounce around between segments with quick headings on when and where the next section takes place. Paul (Jamie Dornan, BELFAST, 2021) leads his crew for the heist, while Jack (Anthony Mackie) is the FBI agent attempting to stop the next heist and/or capture the crew. Paul’s crew includes his quite temperamental brother Bobby (Jack Kesy), and the two share brotherly moments – some with love, others with anger. Kali Reis as Kira is a standout on the crew, while Agathe Rousselle plays Severine, Paul’s love interest. Another key character is Lena (Sallie Harmsen), who is a Zurich police officer working alongside Jack as they pursue the bad guys.

For viewers who enjoy an intricate heist, the three-tiered story-telling approach will provide a unique device and point of difference to the many others out there (the “Oceans” movies as an example). Through the first two episodes, I would have preferred a bit more procedural information, but there is a nice secondary story involving Jack’s motivation, and enough intrigue to keep us coming back for more episodes.

Begins streaming on November 13, 2026 on Apple TV with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Friday through December 25, 2026

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