### The Savant Arriving on Apple TV+ This Autumn as an 8-Part Limited Series
Apple TV+ has revealed an intriguing new limited series named **The Savant**, slated to launch this autumn. The show is set to premiere on **Friday, September 26**, with the initial two episodes ready for streaming, followed by weekly installments leading up to November 7.
#### Synopsis of The Savant
Academy Award recipient **Jessica Chastain** plays the central figure, referred to as “The Savant.” Besides her role in front of the camera, Chastain also takes on the role of executive producer for the series. The storyline revolves around an undercover investigator who penetrates online hate groups to prevent domestic extremists from taking action. The ensemble cast features Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, Toussaint Francois Battiste, and guest actor Pablo Schreiber.
#### Source of Inspiration and Creative Crew
The series is inspired by a 2019 **Cosmopolitan** article entitled, “Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?” The showrunner, **Melissa James Gibson**, recognized for her contributions to esteemed series like *House of Cards* and *The Americans*, also acts as a writer and producer for *The Savant*.
#### Future Releases and Context
Although Apple has not yet unveiled any footage from the series, a trailer is anticipated in the upcoming weeks. *The Savant* is part of a bustling September schedule for Apple TV+, which also features the comebacks of *Slow Horses* and *The Morning Show*, alongside the Denzel Washington-led crime thriller *Highest 2 Lowest*.
#### Subscription Details
Apple TV+ is offered for **$9.99 monthly** and includes a range of popular series and films, such as *Ted Lasso*, *Severance*, *The Morning Show*, *Silo*, and *Shrinking*.
Are you excited to see *The Savant* when it debuts on Apple TV+?
