The dope on ‘Dope Thief': Even with some ‘lost momentum,' critics say Brian Tyree Henry's new show is ‘a wild ride that you just won't want to quit'

The first two episodes of Dope Thief premiered Friday on Apple TV+, with new episodes dropping every week through April 25.
Decider

DOPE THIEF : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?

In Dope Thief, which streams on Apple TV+, Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura are two friends in Philly who “take our cut from the chaos.” Until they’re the cause of a chaos that could straight up ...
Observer

‘Dope Thief’ Review: Derivative Crime Drama With Outstanding Cast

Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura star in Dope Thief. Courtesy of Apple TV+ Press The first half of the series is riveting as Ray and Manny find themselves in free fall, waiting and wincing for the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Dope Thief’ Review: Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura Make a Compelling Duo, but Apple TV+ Crime Thriller Loses Steam

Peter Craig's eight-episode adaptation of Dennis Tafoya's novel follows two petty criminals who get in big trouble in post-pandemic Philadelphia. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic For a while ...
TheWrap

‘Dope Thief’ Helped Brian Tyree Henry Reclaim His Name and Cope With His Loss

Between its high-octane action sequences and quippy dialogue, Apple TV+’s “Dope Thief” may seem like a typical crime thriller. But for Brian Tyree Henry, it was a chance for him to move beyond his ...