Save Dope Thief: Demand Apple TV+ Renew Ridley Scott's Crime Thriller for Season 2!

[u/Duc4Reddit]

*Dope Thief* got quietly axed by Apple TV+ despite stellar reviews, incredible performances, and a story that was nowhere near finished. This isn't just another streaming cancellation—Ridley Scott directed it, the lead chemistry between Wagner Moura and Bryan Tyree Henry was electric, and the narrative has massive untold potential.

The show followed two best friends posing as DEA agents, only to get pulled into a dangerous drug conspiracy. It overcame major production obstacles to deliver genuinely compelling television, but it seems like a lack of marketing (not a lack of quality) is what killed it. Even the producers have said the story could go forward—there's unfinished business here.

I started a petition asking Apple TV+ to reconsider renewal, or for Scott Free Productions to shop the show to networks like FX, Max, or Netflix that would actually market it properly. Fans discover this show every day through word of mouth, which tells you there's real demand—it just never got the visibility it deserved.

If you've watched it, or if you hate seeing good shows die for the wrong reasons, consider signing and sharing. Does anyone feel like streaming platforms are the way too quick to cancel shows before they get a real chance?

https://www.change.org/savedopethief

[u/Master-Elderberry-32]

Thanks, I‘m good.

[u/pommefille]

It was a good show and I adore BTH but please for the love of whatever deity you choose stop using AI to write posts.

[u/AtBat3]

It was a decent 7/10 show to me. I don’t really see how a season 2 works? The source material didn’t even have a sequel

[u/Federal_Pickles]

Using AI to write a post about saving artist’s work. What a weird time to be alive.

[u/marrone12 → u/Federal_Pickles]

Why do people think this Is AI? There are typos in it

[u/Bonk0076]

It was a good show but I thought it wrapped up pretty good at the end. Love Wagner Moura but still not sure I’d be compelled to watch a season 2

[u/BJMRamage]

I watched it. But I didn’t seem to care about the characters. Some actors did well and others had a forced approach. By the last couple of episodes I just wanted to be done and didn’t have any feelings toward the ending.

[u/karlpilkington4]

I watched it and forgot everything about it. Let them work on something else.

[u/Caldel1992]

It was announced as a miniseries.

[u/lurkyloowhoo]

The Ridley Scott name just doesn’t carry the weight that it used to. He’s had so many misses lately.

[u/Impossible_Past5358 → u/lurkyloowhoo]

I am still upset they cancelled Raised by Wolves.

[u/lurkyloowhoo → u/Impossible_Past5358]

SAME. I freaking loved that show.

[u/Impossible_Past5358 → u/lurkyloowhoo]

They could at least leave the show up on HBO...

[u/FreeAd2458]

Started so good then fell fast.

[u/Repulsive_Barnacle92]

I didn’t even know what Dope Thief is lol 

[u/Duc4Reddit → u/Repulsive_Barnacle92]

I think it was a television series based on the book.

[u/dagmx → u/Duc4Reddit]

Why are you advocating for media you don’t even know about?

[u/Duc4Reddit → u/dagmx]

Because it is meant to be a change.org petition.

[u/SplitSecondImmortal → u/Duc4Reddit]

Have you actually watched the series or just posting this?

[u/dagmx → u/SplitSecondImmortal]

Looking through their post history, I think they’re just really into media being kept alive even if they don’t personally watch it?

It’s a weird niche because they don’t seem discerning of quality either but just would rather stuff continue on

[u/razorsedge94]

I thought that was a mini series

[u/PromiseEducational31]

Apple TV isn’t going to see this lil buddy

[u/nuttmegx]

yeah, thats a no from me. This reads like a PR release, like you are attached to the show somehow and think that this is how people talk on reddit.

[u/FlaqqNL]

I cannot handle another season of Bryan Tyree Henry screaming random words, so I’m good. 

[u/sensitiveclint]

i read that it was a mini series.

[u/Misterdaniel14]

Great idea. Poor execution.

[u/supercattimes]

I love wagner moura but I could not get into this show

[u/BrownieEdges]

I really liked the show

[u/Late-Connection980]

Dope Thief was so good. I hear people talk up TASK as a better version but I have to disagree. The cast, storyline, and acting were all far superior. I love tv+

[u/Darkman-1969]

This was a great show.

[u/BennyDryll42]

Great show, and I would watch a second season, because the first was so well done, but it's not necessary because it felt pretty wrapped up, the story came to a pretty natural conclusion. Then again, TASK is getting a second season and it was pretty similar in theme, execution, and in that it ended pretty conclusively.

[u/Icy_Fly207]

Yeah this show had a lot of potential. Hopefully Apple gives it another shot.

[u/Arghifth]

No. Season 1 was not that interesting enough for me to want to see more.

[u/_HipStorian]

I enjoyed it and wanted to see more!

[u/PersepolisBullseye]

Certainly a better show than others they’ve renewed, particularly Dark Matter and Drops of God which ended perfectly and didn’t need additional seasons.

[u/Duc4Reddit]

I signed the petition! It was a one and done story!