Apple TV has acquired Safe Houses, an eight-episode international spy thriller series showrun by Emmy Award-winner Gideon Raff. Inspired by Dan Fesperman's acclaimed novel, the series follows a fugitive CIA agent and the widow of a murdered officer as they uncover a global conspiracy. Production involves wiip and Apple Studios, with a premiere date to be announced later.
Series Overview
Safe Houses is a fast-paced espionage drama set in the aftermath of a high-ranking CIA officer's murder in Madrid. The story centers on Sofia Jiménez, a fugitive agent accused of the killing, and Ambassador Elizabeth Winthrop, the victim's widow, as they investigate from opposing sides and expose a conspiracy threatening global power dynamics.
Creative Team
The series is showrun and executive produced by Gideon Raff, known for The Spy and as creator of Homeland. Raff will also direct several episodes. Otto Bathurst, director of Peaky Blinders, helms the opening block. Executive producers include Alexandra Milchan, Paul Lee, and David Flynn for wiip. Mike Seid co-executive produces alongside Adam Berkowitz, with Sara Gonzalo as producer and author Dan Fesperman as consulting producer.
Production Details
This co-production between global independent studio wiip and Apple Studios is based on Fesperman's 2018 novel. Apple TV announced the project on November 5, 2025, expanding its spy thriller lineup alongside series like Slow Horses. No casting or release date has been revealed yet.
Apple TV shared: “Safe Houses is a thrilling new eight-episode series that will be showrun and executive produced by Emmy Award-winner Gideon Raff.”