Episode: 01: Smoke

The series is loosely inspired by the true story of , a real-life firefighter-turned-arson-investigator who was revealed to be one of the most prolific serial arsonists in American history. Egerton’s character, Dave Gudsen , mirrors this duality, acting as an expert by day while secretly terrorizing his town by night. Key Creative Details Creator : Dennis Lehane.

: Critics have compared the show's "sweaty, small-town weariness" to the works of Gillian Flynn, noting its dark, energetic, and "freaky" storytelling. Episode 01: Smoke

: While the duo hunts for criminals, the show immediately leans into a "twisted game of secrets," hinting that the investigators themselves may be harboring dark pasts. The Real-Life Connection The series is loosely inspired by the true

: A troubled police detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (played by Jurnee Smollett and Taron Egerton) team up to stop two serial arsonists. : Critics have compared the show's "sweaty, small-town

The series, created by Dennis Lehane (writer of Black Bird ), centers on a high-stakes partnership between two investigators:

: Episode 1, titled "Smoke," kicks off the investigation by establishing the primary threat. It explores the first targeted fire and the unsettling motives behind it, posing the central question of who the first target was and why.

: Taron Egerton (Dave Gudsen) and Jurnee Smollett (Michelle).