Robert De Niro’s old thriller gets a fresh glow-up on Apple TV

A new twist on a 1980s crime classic just dropped on Apple TV this week. The show is a remake of a movie Robert De Niro once starred in, but now it’s broken into smaller episodes instead of one long film. Early reviews from critics are already piling in, giving the series a solid 77% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. There’s a catch though—those numbers might not stay the same. Critics often keep tweaking their reviews for days after a show launches. So while today’s score looks promising, it could rise or fall by next week.Remakes always spark debate. Some fans argue that redoing an old favorite risks losing what made the original special. Others believe a fresh team can bring new energy to a tried-and-true story. Either way, the remake isn’t just a copy—it’s its own experiment with modern twists. De Niro himself has been quiet about the project. He played the villain in the original movie, so his absence in the remake might leave some fans wondering how the new version will fill that gap. For now, the series is building buzz. Whether it’s worth the hype depends on what viewers decide after binging the episodes. The first reactions have been mixed but generally positive, which might be enough to get people talking.