These 5 Best Heist TV Series Will Hook You From the First Episode, Ranked by IMDb
Every new move and risky plan will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
The heist series genre remains at its peak of popularity, and the secret to its success is simple – viewers enjoy watching brilliant criminals challenge the system by going all in.
A story about a well-planned crime is more than just a crime drama, it's a subtle psychological game with high stakes and an unpredictable outcome.
5. 'Inside Men', 2012
IMDb Score: 7.2/10
One day, criminals break into the company's vault and steal a large sum of money. It soon becomes clear, however, that the entire incident was orchestrated by three of the company's own employees.
John, the manager, was loyal to his job but was tired of the monotony, the poor treatment he received from his colleagues, and the lack of prospects. Courier Marcus had wanted to defraud the company for a long time, but he couldn't figure out the perfect way to do it.
Security guard Chris was worried about his pregnant girlfriend, Dita, who had once been fired for petty theft. The three of them decide to rob the company together, but their seemingly perfect plan goes awry.
4. 'Clark', 2022
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
Clark Olofsson has been a criminal since his youth. He and his accomplices once broke into the prime minister's villa and while escaping, he met Madou, who would become his girlfriend.
However, Clark continued to commit robberies, and even imprisonment wouldn't reform him – he always found a way to escape. This ultimately led him and his friend to rob a bank in Stockholm in 1973.
By interacting with the hostages, Clark managed to win them over – this phenomenon was later dubbed Stockholm syndrome.
3. 'Good Girls', 2018-2021
IMDb Score: 7.7/10
Beth is a mother of four who discovers her husband is cheating on her after 20 years of marriage. Her friend Ruby is raising a daughter with a serious illness. Beth's sister, Annie, had a child as a teenager.
All three women are in difficult financial situations and desperately need money. Then, the previously law-abiding friends decide to commit a robbery with a toy gun.
Surprisingly, everything goes smoothly. However, the manager discovers their crime, and the women end up embroiled in a criminal dispute.
2. 'Smith', 2006-2007
IMDb Score: 7.8/10
A team of professional thieves leads a double life. Between pulling off masterful heists, they pretend to be ordinary people, holding down fictitious jobs, socializing with neighbors, and raising their children.
When Bobby Stevens' wife begins to suspect that something is wrong, he decides to end his criminal activities and retire.
Of course, it's at this point that the talented con man is offered one last job that could be the most high-profile and lucrative of his career.
1. 'Leverage', 2008-2012
IMDb Score: 7.9/10
Nate Ford used to work as an investigator for an insurance company. However, when his son fell ill, the company refused to pay for his treatment, which resulted in his death.
Frustrated with his job, Nate created a team that helps ordinary people recover money lost to similar companies after being defrauded.
His team includes Sophie, an actress and antiques lover; Eliot, a man capable of defeating any enemy with his bare hands; Parker, a thief and thrill-seeker; and Alec, a computer genius. Together, they act as modern-day Robin Hoods, protecting the weak.
