Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan star in 12 12 12, releasing this November

Apple TV is getting ready to launch a new high-stakes heist thriller with a very distinctive structure.

Titled 12 12 12, the eight-episode series stars Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, who also serve as executive producers. The show follows a disgraced FBI agent and an American career criminal as their paths collide around an audacious attempt to rob a bank vault beneath Zurich.

And if you’re wondering when 12 12 12 comes out, how many episodes there are, who is in the cast and where you can watch it, here’s everything you need to know.

When is 12 12 12 released on Apple TV?

** 12 12 12 premieres globally on Friday, November 13, 2026.**

Apple has confirmed that the first two episodes will be released on premiere day, followed by one new episode every Friday through Christmas Day.

That means the complete eight-episode season will run from November 13 through December 25, 2026. (Apple)

12 12 12 episode release schedule

Episode	Release date
Episodes 1 & 2	Friday, November 13
Episode 3	Friday, November 20
Episode 4	Friday, November 27
Episode 5	Friday, December 4
Episode 6	Friday, December 11
Episode 7	Friday, December 18
Episode 8	Friday, December 25

Apple has confirmed the eight-episode order and weekly release pattern. (Apple)

The unusual decision to finish the season on Christmas Day gives 12 12 12 a particularly long run across the holiday season.

What is 12 12 12 about?

The title isn’t just a stylish name for the series. It describes the show’s unusual storytelling structure.

Each episode unfolds across three timelines:

• 12 months of planning the heist
• 12 hours of the heist itself
• 12 days following the robbery

The story follows a disgraced FBI agent, played by Anthony Mackie, and an American career criminal, played by Jamie Dornan.

The two men become locked in a zero-sum game of cat and mouse that stretches across Europe.

At the heart of the story is an audacious raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich. (Apple)

That three-part structure could make 12 12 12 particularly interesting for viewers who enjoy heist stories but want something more complicated than a straightforward beginning-to-end robbery.

Rather than simply showing the preparation, execution and aftermath in chronological order, the series is built around all three periods simultaneously.

Who is in the 12 12 12 cast?

Anthony Mackie

Mackie leads the series as the disgraced FBI agent at the center of the story.

The actor is also an executive producer on 12 12 12, with his production company Make It With Gravy attached to the project. (Apple)

Jamie Dornan

Dornan plays the American career criminal whose relationship with Mackie’s FBI agent drives the show’s central cat-and-mouse game.

Like Mackie, Dornan is also an executive producer.

Jack Kesy

The ensemble includes Jack Kesy, known for 12 Strong and Hellboy: The Crooked Man. (Apple)

Agathe Rousselle

French actor Agathe Rousselle, best known internationally for Titane, is also part of the cast.

Sallie Harmsen

Harmsen, whose credits include Blade Runner 2049, joins the ensemble.

José Garcia

The cast also features José Garcia, whose credits include The Ax and Now You See Me.

Kali Reis

Emmy Award nominee Kali Reis is another prominent member of the ensemble, following roles in True Detective and Mercy. (Apple)

Apple says the ensemble cast includes additional performers beyond those named in its announcement.

Who created 12 12 12?

The series was created by Dudi Appleton and Jim Keeble, who also serve as executive producers.

Behind the camera is filmmaker Kari Skogland, an Emmy Award-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning director.

Skogland directs multiple episodes, including the pilot, and is also an executive producer. (Apple)

Additional executive producers include Mackie and Dornan, along with Samantha Corbin-Miller, David Knoller and Jason Spire.

The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content. (Apple)

Is there a trailer for 12 12 12?

Yes. Apple has released an official first look/trailer material for the series, giving viewers a glimpse of Mackie and Dornan’s characters and the international heist at the center of the story.

The official trailer is available here:

Apple’s official series page also lists the show’s trailer and first-look material. (Apple)

Where can you watch 12 12 12?

12 12 12 is an Apple Original, so the series will stream exclusively on Apple TV.

It will be available through the Apple TV app and online at Apple’s streaming service. Apple says the service is available across Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, Android devices and Windows devices. (Apple)

Watch Apple TV

You do not need an Apple TV 4K box to watch the series. The Apple TV app can be used on compatible third-party devices as well as Apple hardware. (Apple)

How much does Apple TV cost?

For viewers in the US, Apple currently lists Apple TV at $14.99 per month, following a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. (Apple)

That means someone signing up specifically to watch 12 12 12 could potentially use the free trial to sample the service, although the entire eight-episode season won’t be available during the show’s first week because the episodes are being released weekly.

Apple TV also supports Family Sharing, allowing a subscription to be shared with up to five other family members. (Apple)

Can you watch 12 12 12 for free?

Potentially, yes — but the available options depend on your circumstances and country.

The seven-day Apple TV free trial

The most straightforward option for a new subscriber is Apple’s seven-day free trial.

In the US, the regular subscription currently costs $14.99 per month after the trial. (Apple)

However, because 12 12 12 is releasing over several weeks, the trial alone won’t cover the entire season if you want to watch every episode as it arrives.

Three months free with a new Apple device

Apple also currently offers three months of Apple TV free when you purchase an eligible new Apple device, provided the offer is redeemed within 90 days. (Apple)

For anyone already planning to buy a new iPhone, iPad or Mac, this could be a particularly useful way of covering the entire 12 12 12 season without paying separately for Apple TV during those three months.

Apple One

Apple TV is also included with Apple One, Apple’s bundle of services.

Apple currently offers a one-month free trial for Apple One for eligible subscriptions you don’t already have, after which the bundle moves to a paid monthly subscription. (Apple)

That could make sense for people who already use several Apple services rather than subscribing solely for 12 12 12.

Apple TV and Peacock bundle in the US

US viewers also have another option: Apple and Peacock now offer a joint subscription.

Apple currently advertises Apple TV and Peacock Premium for $17.99 per month, with the bundle marketed as saving more than 30% compared with the services separately. (Apple)

There is also a Premium Plus option at a higher price.

This isn’t necessarily the cheapest way to watch 12 12 12 if you only want Apple TV, but it could offer better value for viewers who already want both services.

Can UK viewers watch 12 12 12?

Yes. Apple TV is available in the UK, and 12 12 12 is scheduled to premiere globally on November 13.

Apple’s UK service currently lists Apple TV at £9.99 per month after a seven-day free trial. (Apple)

The UK service also advertises three months of Apple TV with an eligible new Apple device, as well as access through Apple One and the Apple Music Student Plan. (Apple)

Is 12 12 12 a movie or TV series?

12 12 12 is a TV series, not a movie.

The first season consists of eight episodes, with two arriving on November 13 and the remaining six released weekly.

Its format means that the same heist can be explored from different points in time, covering the long preparation, the intense 12-hour robbery and the consequences over the following 12 days.

Why 12 12 12 could be one to watch

The combination of Anthony Mackie, Jamie Dornan, a huge European heist and an unusual three-timeline structure gives 12 12 12 a lot to work with.

It’s also arriving at a useful time of year for a thriller: the first two episodes land in November before the weekly story continues throughout December.

And because the season concludes on December 25, viewers who start with the premiere will have a new episode to look forward to every Friday throughout the run.

The central question is simple enough — can an ambitious robbery succeed? — but the structure promises that 12 12 12 won’t tell that story in a conventional way.

12 12 12 release date and streaming details at a glance

Release date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Platform: Apple TV
Episodes: 8
Premiere: Two episodes on November 13
New episodes: Every Friday
Season finale: Friday, December 25, 2026
Stars: Anthony Mackie, Jamie Dornan, Jack Kesy, Agathe Rousselle, Sallie Harmsen, José Garcia and Kali Reis
Creators: Dudi Appleton and Jim Keeble
Director: Kari Skogland
Genre: Heist thriller / drama
Free trial: Seven days for eligible new Apple TV subscribers
Other offers: Three months with an eligible new Apple device; Apple One and student options are also available, depending on eligibility. (Apple)

With its November 13 premiere approaching, 12 12 12 is shaping up as one of Apple TV’s major new thriller launches for the end of 2026 — and its unusual 12 months, 12 hours and 12 days structure could make this heist considerably harder to predict than it first appears.

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