If you were to judge "Dope Thief" based on its logline about two men posing as DEA agents, you would expect a very specific type of high-octane show. Peter Craig's new Apple TV+ original does offer excellent action scenes and delivers them in spades.

Ridley Scott serves as an executive producer and director of the show, which is based on Dennis Tafoya's novel.

You could do a hell of a lot worse than having Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura—both very compelling screen presences in just about anything they’re in, quality be damned—lead your show. And the same can be said for getting Ridley Scott to direct your actiony premiere.