Apple TV is set to premiere a gritty crime drama titled The Wanted Man, starring Hugh Laurie as Felix Carmichael, a powerful organized crime boss who finds himself betrayed and imprisoned, with plans to escape. The series, produced by George Kay (creator of Hijack), launches on January 6 with two episodes, followed by weekly drop-ins through February 17.
Plotline and Cast
Laurie’s character, Carmichael, is deeply wronged by someone inside his own organization and ends up behind bars at the notorious Staplehurst prison. The betrayal forces him to tap into his darker past traits—brutality and cunning—to fight for survival and ultimately seek escape, with everything at stake: his family, power, and fortune.
The supporting cast includes Thandiwe Newton, Fionn Whitehead, Gina McKee, Hazel Doupe, Elliott Heffernan, and Stephen Dillane, joining Laurie in bringing this escalating power struggle to life.
Release Details and Genre Placement
The Wanted Man fits into Apple TV’s growing slate of crime-thrillers and is slated to begin January 6, 2027. Episodes will be released weekly through mid-February, building suspense episode by episode.
This arrives alongside other crime-centric series currently on or coming soon to Apple TV: both Last Seen and the new season of Slow Horses are airing now, followed by Nocturne starring Liev Schreiber next month.
Subscription to Apple TV is priced at $14.99 per month, with discounts available through bundles like Apple One.
What this means:
With The Wanted Man, Apple TV continues bolstering its crime-thriller portfolio—leaning into the tensions of betrayal, prison politics, and moral compromise. Featuring Hugh Laurie, the story promises a darker turn for the actor known for both sharp wit and dramatic depth. Fans of crime dramas should watch how this joins Apple’s existing lineup, especially how it stacks up to shows like Slow Horses and Nocturne. Expect plenty of twists—and a raw take on what a crime boss might have to sacrifice in the name of survival.
