Protective Custody is the latest Apple TV+ comedy in development, pairing Ben Stiller with creator Mike Judge. The series follows a disgraced financier accused of massive fraud who is placed in protective custody and must navigate prison politics while awaiting trial. The official logline describes the show as a darkly comic look at a high‑stakes financial scandal turned prison drama. Stiller will star as the embattled financier, balancing reputation repair with the absurdities of life behind bars.
Creative Team
Judge is co‑writing the series with Steve Hely and Dave King. All three serve as executive producers and co‑showrunners, with Judge also set to direct. Stiller joins as an executive producer in addition to his starring role.
Stiller’s Apple TV+ Track Record
If ordered to series, Protective Custody would be Stiller’s second starring role on Apple TV+. He is already attached to the upcoming series The Off Weeks and serves as an executive producer on the hit show Severance, which is preparing its third season.
The collaboration brings together two comedy veterans whose past projects—Stiller’s Meet the Parents and Judge’s Silicon Valley—have proven box‑office and streaming appeal. Fans can expect a blend of satire and situational humor that leverages both creators’ strengths.
For more details, see the Variety report and the official Apple TV+ site.
