Apple TV+ is gearing up for a massive 2026, with the return of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and a slate of high-profile crime thrillers like Cape Fear (starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams) and Lucky (featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Timothy Olyphant). But one of the streamer's most addictive series from last year is still burning bright—and fans are desperate for news on a second season.

Last June, Apple TV+ dropped the first two episodes of Smoke, a gritty detective thriller starring Taron Egerton. The show, which follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arsonist as they hunt a pair of serial arsonists, quickly became a streaming sensation. Despite mixed audience reviews (a 49% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes), the series earned a solid 74% from critics and has remained in the top 10 most-watched titles in multiple countries nearly a year later.

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Created by Dennis Lehane—the mastermind behind Shutter Island and the Apple TV+ hit Black Bird—Smoke blends the buddy-cop tension of True Detective with the psychological depth of Mindhunter. It's a perfect binge for fans of crime dramas who love complex characters and slow-burn mysteries.

Yet despite its sustained popularity, Apple TV+ has remained silent on whether Smoke will return for a second season. The Season 1 finale left the door wide open for more, but the streamer has yet to announce a renewal or cancellation. This uncertainty has only fueled fan campaigns and online speculation.

If you haven't caught Smoke yet, now is the perfect time to dive in. The entire first season is available to stream on Apple TV+. While you wait for news on Season 2, check out other gripping thrillers like Anya Taylor-Joy's forgotten crime gem Thoroughbreds or Bill Skarsgård's Dead Man's Wire.

For fans of Lehane's work, the show also echoes the dark, atmospheric storytelling of his novels. And if you're craving more crime content, Cross on Prime Video is another must-watch for Reacher fans.

Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for the latest on Smoke Season 2 and all your streaming updates.