Apple TV has released the new trailer for “Lucky,” its upcoming crime thriller series starring and executive produced by Anya Taylor-Joy. The limited series follows a con artist whose life turns dangerous after a multimillion-dollar heist goes wrong.
“Lucky” is based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel of the same name. The story puts Taylor-Joy’s character in a tight corner as she runs from both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, with no clean way out.
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- Episodes: 7
- Genre: Crime thriller
- Premiere date: July 15, 2026
- Release schedule: First two episodes on July 15, then one new episode every Wednesday
- Finale date: August 19, 2026
- Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Drew Starkey
Plot
“Lucky” follows a woman who has spent years trying to leave her criminal past behind. That past catches up with her after a high-risk heist collapses, forcing her back into the kind of world she was trying to escape.
The trailer points to a fast, tense story built around betrayal, survival, and old connections that may not be safe anymore. Lucky is not just hiding from the law. She is also being hunted by people who know how she thinks, which makes the chase more personal.
No major spoilers here, but the setup suggests the series will lean heavily on Taylor-Joy’s ability to play characters who stay calm while everything around them falls apart.
FAQs
“Lucky” premieres globally on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
The limited series has seven episodes.
“Lucky” is a limited series, not a movie.
The series follows a con artist who goes on the run after a multimillion-dollar heist goes wrong. She is pursued by the FBI and a crime boss while trying to find a way out.
The cast includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Drew Starkey.
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