The Savant is a 2025 American crime-thriller series for Apple TV+. Created by Melissa James Gibson and directed by Matthew Heineman, it stars Jessica Chastain, with Nnamdi Asomugha, Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, Toussaint Francois Battiste, and guest star Pablo Schreiber.
Inspired by a 2019 Cosmopolitan article about an undercover operative who infiltrates online hate groups, the show follows a suburban mother leading a secret life to prevent violent attacks. The Savant premieres September 26, 2025, on Apple TV+ with two episodes, then weekly through November 7, 2025.
The Savant Age Rating
The Savant is rated TV-MA for strong peril, sustained threat, mature themes around extremism and radicalization, and probable strong language.
Violence & Peril
Moderate to strong. The trailer teases plots involving bombings and shootings that characters work to stop, along with images of guns, tense confrontations, and pursuit sequences. The emphasis is on suspense and imminent danger rather than gore. Expect intense standoffs and frightening scenarios tied to domestic extremism.
Language
Likely strong. Given the high-stakes tone and adult subject matter, parents should anticipate intermittent strong profanity during confrontations, along with hateful rhetoric quoted in investigative contexts. (Final intensity to be confirmed on release.)
Mature Themes
High. The series tackles online radicalization, extremist recruitment, doxxing, domestic terror threats, digital surveillance, and the strain of a double life on family. These topics can be distressing and are intended for mature viewers. No sexual content is highlighted in official materials or the trailer.
Is The Savant Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The threat of mass violence and extremist themes is too intense.
Ages 13–15: With Guidance. Mature, news-adjacent issues and suspense may overwhelm some; co-watching and discussion are advised.
Ages 16–17: Yes, With Guidance. Older teens interested in true-crime or social issues can watch, but the heavy themes merit context and conversation.
Bottom line: Recommended for 16+, pending the official TV rating.
What Parents Can Do
Set the context first. Explain online radicalization, how hate groups recruit, and how law enforcement and journalists work to prevent violence.
Coach media literacy. Discuss verifying sources, avoiding echo chambers, and reporting harmful content encountered online.
Debrief after tense episodes. Check in about anxiety, discuss stereotypes vs. facts, and talk about healthy coping when news and fiction feel close to home.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: Is The Savant appropriate for teens?
A: Generally, for older teens with guidance. We suggest 16+ due to suspense, extremist content, and likely strong language.
Q: How intense or violent is it?
A: The show focuses on preventing violent attacks; expect guns, threats, and high tension, with realism over gore.
Q: Does the series include slurs or hateful speech?
A: Investigative scenes may quote extremist rhetoric within context; parents should expect some disturbing language used to depict radicalization.
Q: Where can I watch it, and when?
A: The Savant streams on Apple TV+. It debuts September 26, 2025, with two episodes, then one weekly through November 7, 2025.