'12 12 12' review: Apple TV heist thriller with Jamie Dornan and Anthony Mackie (mostly) succeeds
Jamie Dornan and Anthony Mackie star in this continent-spanning story of a Swiss bank robbery, set across three timelines.
"12 12 12" is a standard heist thriller series available on Apple TV, airing new episodes weekly starting November 13. The show's unconventional three-part timeline structure attempts to inject freshness into the genre, but ultimately serves as a distraction from the basic narrative elements. Jamie Dornan and Anthony Mackie lead the cast as con man Paul Galvin and FBI agent Jack Strickland, respectively.
The story follows Paul, who returns to crime when his brother Bobby puts him in danger, and the complex heist to steal nearly $1 billion from a Swiss bank. While the show boasts impressive action sequences and a glitzy aesthetic, the character development is sparse, with most characters remaining one-dimensional. The best aspect of the series is the relationship between Jack and Swiss police detective Lena, which provides emotional depth amidst the high-stakes heist.
Overall, "12 12 12" offers a mildly entertaining watch, but lacks the innovation and depth to be considered a groundbreaking addition to the heist thriller genre.
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