Episode 2 of the drama series, which premiered its first two episodes on June 27, offered a big twist for Egerton’s Dave Gudsen, who was revealed to be closer to the fires than previously expected.Towards the end of the episode,

Taron Egerton's Dave is writing a fictional novel in Smoke, with the events that unfold being a genius reflection of another character's crimes.

Taron Egerton has spoken about the "disturbing" true story behind his new Apple TV+ series Smoke. The Tetris and Carry-On actor leads the new nine-part crime series, as a fireman-turned-investigator trying to stop two serial arsonists operating in the Pacific Northwest.