Apple TV has pulled its upcoming French thriller series “The Hunt” just days before its scheduled December 3 debut, after allegations emerged that the show plagiarized a 1973 novel and its film adaptation.


Production company Gaumont confirmed the postponement in a statement, saying it is “conducting a thorough review to address any questions related to our production.” The company added that it takes “intellectual property matters very seriously.”

Creator and director Cédric Anger is accused of copying…