When Apple TV+ decides it's going to get some big names for a new TV project, it doesn't tend to do things in half measures. So, for its newly-announced thriller series Dope Thief, not only does it have some massive stars in leading roles, but also the inimitable Ridley Scott on board directing the pilot episode.

Apple TV+ continues to expand its lineup with bold, genre-spanning original content, new examples of which include a pair of upcoming series: The sci-fi thrill ride Murderbot, starring Alexander Skarsgård, and the feel-good sports comedy Stick, starring Owen Wilson.

The usual fee for subscribing to AppleTV+ is £8.99/$9.99 per month (up from £6.99/$6.99), which is comparable to the other streamers on the market, though not as competitive as it used to be. There's also no discount for signing up for a full year.