: Taron Egerton (Dave Gudsen) and Jurnee Smollett (Michelle).
: While the duo hunts for criminals, the show immediately leans into a "twisted game of secrets," hinting that the investigators themselves may be harboring dark pasts. The Real-Life Connection Episode 01: Smoke
: A troubled police detective and an enigmatic arson investigator (played by Jurnee Smollett and Taron Egerton) team up to stop two serial arsonists. : Taron Egerton (Dave Gudsen) and Jurnee Smollett (Michelle)
The series is loosely inspired by the true story of , a real-life firefighter-turned-arson-investigator who was revealed to be one of the most prolific serial arsonists in American history. Egerton’s character, Dave Gudsen , mirrors this duality, acting as an expert by day while secretly terrorizing his town by night. Key Creative Details Creator : Dennis Lehane. mirrors this duality