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The following contains spoilers from Dope Thief Episode 3, "Run, Die or Relapse," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Dope Thief Episode 3, “Run, Die, or Relapse” digs a bit deeper, making connections between characters in the Apple TV+ show and their choices. Ray and Manny tie all these elements together, while dealing with the fallout from another bright idea. After ransacking an isolated methamphetamine farm, both men find themselves in hot water with bikers after their blood. This forces them to think on what their actions might mean for the families they love.

Series creator and Gladiator II writer Peter Craig clearly likes to take his time telling stories. Dope Thief is in no hurry to get where it wants to go -- but viewers are unlikely to notice, because the performances are equally relaxed. The Philadelphia suburbs are an intriguing backdrop, while the ensemble cast make the show's world feel lived-in.

Dope Thief has premiered with the first two episodes on Apple TV+. After leaving us on a cliffhanger in the pilot "Jolly Ranchers," with Ray and Manny cooped up in a hotel, knowing that their recent robbery victim may only be a few steps behind them, Dope Thief was all too keen to deliver on its promise of high-octane serial drama. If you're looking for a recap of episode 2, look no further! Spoilers Below.

The second episode, "Bat Out of Hell," opens with a shot of Manny and Ray watching their van burn in a ditch. After taking the night to recoup and strategize, they burn the van and throw the license plates and the murder weapon, Ray's pistol, into a nearby river. We see in a flashback that this is the same river that they would stand over as kids, the show cuts between shots of them as teenagers...

Italy’s Mia market — dedicated to international TV series, animation, feature films and documentaries — is set for its 10th edition with 60 projects from 90 countries ready to be unveiled to potential partners.

The Oct. 14-18 pre-Mipcom event will also feature a rich roster of panels and keynote speakers, which will help take the global industry’s pulse at a time when business models are changing and co-productions have become more crucial than ever.

This year’s Mia panels will be announced later this week, but market director Gaia Tridente revealed to Variety that she has lined up some high-caliber keynote speakers such as Sony Pictures Television Studios president Katherine Pope, “Ripley” producer Clayton Townsend and Canadian-American producer Odessa Rae, who was instrumental in the making of Oscar-winning doc “Navalny” about the late Russian dissident.

Tridente said she’s been surprised at how many projects Mia received this year – 600 submissions to its co-productions call,...