12 12 12 on Apple TV is the new heist thriller starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, and its odd title is the whole idea of the show. It premiered on November 13, 2026 with two episodes, and new episodes arrive every Friday until the finale on Christmas Day. Here is what the title means, who is in it and when each episode drops.
What does 12 12 12 mean?
The title describes the three timelines the story jumps between. According to Apple, the series follows:
| 12 months | of planning the heist |
|---|---|
| 12 hours | of the heist itself |
| 12 days | of what happens afterwards |
The target is a bank vault beneath the streets of Zurich, and the story moves across Europe as the plan, the robbery and the fallout are cut together.
12 12 12 episode schedule
| Date | Episode |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 13, 2026 | Episodes 1 & 2 (premiere) |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | Episode 3 |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Episode 4 |
| Friday, December 4, 2026 | Episode 5 |
| Friday, December 11, 2026 | Episode 6 |
| Friday, December 18, 2026 | Episode 7 |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Episode 8 (finale) |
The season has eight episodes. Apple hasn’t announced an exact release time, so check the Apple TV app on Friday mornings.
12 12 12 cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Anthony Mackie | Jack Strickland, a disgraced FBI agent |
| Jamie Dornan | Paul Galvin, an American career criminal |
| Jack Kesy | Bobby Galvin |
| Agathe Rousselle | Severine |
| Sallie Harmsen | Lena |
| Patrick Fabian | Kevin McNeil |
Kali Reis and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson also appear. Mackie and Dornan are executive producers on the series as well as its stars.
Who made 12 12 12?
- Created by Jim Keeble and Dudi Appleton, who also wrote episodes 1, 2, 7 and 8.
- Kari Skogland directed the premiere and finale episodes. She also directed Anthony Mackie in Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
- Ellen Kuras and Takeshi Fukunaga directed the middle episodes.
- It was filmed in Budapest and Sopron in Hungary, and in Austin, Texas.
Is 12 12 12 worth watching?
Early reviews are mixed. As of November 14, 2026, the series had a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 15 reviews, and Metacritic rated it 57 out of 100 (“mixed or average”). Critics liked the cast and the premise more than the execution.
Our take: based on the premise and the reviews, the three-timeline structure is the reason to try it. If you enjoy slick, puzzle-style heist stories, the first two episodes will tell you quickly whether it is for you.
FAQ
Where can I watch 12 12 12?
Only on Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+), with a subscription.
How many episodes does 12 12 12 have?
Eight. Two arrived on November 13, then one every Friday until December 25, 2026.
Is 12 12 12 based on a true story?
No. It is an original series created by Jim Keeble and Dudi Appleton.
Is 12 12 12 suitable for kids?
No. It is rated TV-MA.
More to watch this weekend: Heartland on Netflix and what’s new on Netflix this week.