Smoke Season 1 Review
‘Smoke’ a Slow Burn Arson Mystery from Taron Egerton and Dennis Lehane. Egerton is an enigmatic arson investigator paired with Jurnee Smollett’s cop to find a firebug, but the limited series takes its time to spark to life. In keeping with much of prestige TV, this is a slow burn story, one that initially coasts on the sheer charisma of Egerton and Smollett, and only hinting at the darker story to come.
It takes a while to really come to life, but once the plot kicks in around episode five (of nine), things take a more satisfying turn.
'Smoke' Miniseries Videos
Miniseries Episodes
1. Pilot
Tensions rise as the search for suspects begins. Michelle Calderone pumps the brakes on her personal life. Dave Gudsen gets creative.
2. Your Happy Makes Me Sad
Seemingly stalled, Gudsen and Calderone consider a new lead. Chaos ensues on a side mission. Freddy Fasano rethinks his future.
3. Weird Milk
Calderone charts her own course for answers. Gudsen pitches a new path for their partnership. Freddy heads to Coop's headquarters.
4. Strawberry
Gudsen sheds light on his dark past. Calderone digs even deeper. Freddy starts to spiral.
5. Size Matters
While Gudsen heads out of town for a conference, Calderone tries to track down his old partner. Freddy seeks revenge.
6. Manhood
Esposito and Calderone urge Harvey to take action. A fully rogue Freddy reaches out to an ally.
7. Whitewashed Tombs
On the heels of heartache, Calderone clocks in for a covert mission. Gudsen navigates newfound glory—and an unexpected confrontation.
8. Mercy
Gudsen flips the script. Harvey grapples with regret. Calderone is forced to confront her past.
9. Mirror Mirror
A desperate Calderone calls in a favor. Gudsen scrambles for control. A massive blaze stokes a make-or-break showdown.
