Anthony Mackie Leads an 8-Part Heist Thriller Where Heat Meets James Bond

A robbery sets the chase

That framework shapes the story’s central crime: what is described as Europe’s biggest banking heist in history. Paul Galvin, a sophisticated career criminal from the United States, steals a fortune from a luxury bank in Zurich, Switzerland, prompting Jack to pursue him across Europe.

Mackie and Dornan face off

Anthony Mackie plays Jack, an FBI agent determined to bring Paul to justice. Jamie Dornan portrays Paul, who stays ahead of the investigation as the pursuit unfolds. Paul’s team includes his brother Bobby, played by Jack Kesy. The story places Jack’s persistence against Paul’s ability to evade capture, building its central rivalry around the robbery and its aftermath.

Crime drama meets global action

The series draws comparisons to Heat through its focus on an elaborate heist and the law enforcement effort that follows. The article notes that the Michael Mann film remains a benchmark for the genre, while leaving open whether 12 12 12 can match its intensity.

Its European locations give the pursuit a broader scale associated with James Bond films, beginning in Switzerland. The series is described as leaning into action, though without Bond’s trademark degree of espionage.

Premiere and episode count

12 12 12 spans eight episodes and is set to begin with a two-part premiere on Friday, November 13. Mackie’s role marks his return to television after Twisted Metal debuted in 2023.

The series is among ScreenRant’s picks for new Apple TV shows to watch this week. It is also presented as a contender for the platform’s top viewership spot, currently held by Nocturne.