Apple and Richard Plepler’s EDEN Productions are joining forces to convert the investigative podcast *Hot Money: The New Narcos* into an Apple TV series. The podcast, co-hosted by Miles Johnson from the *Financial Times*, debuted in late 2023 and delves into the workings of a cocaine “super cartel” that operates similarly to a multinational company.
The story begins with the assassination of a middle-aged electrician in a tranquil Amsterdam neighborhood, unraveling a complicated network of drugs, money laundering, and state-sponsored killings extending from Dublin to Dubai. Johnson’s probe uncovers the increasingly indistinct boundaries between criminals and legitimate business leaders, as well as between governments and gangsters.
In the adaptation process, Johnson will take on the role of executive producer alongside the *Financial Times* and the audio production studio Pushkin. At this time, there is no established schedule for the show’s debut.
Apple TV, which provides a subscription at $12.99 monthly, showcases a range of popular series and films, including *Severance*, *The Studio*, *The Morning Show*, *Shrinking*, and *Silo*.
