Money Heist (2017)
TV series · Crime, Drama
Stream itif you enjoy high-stakes, high-concept thrills that prioritise tension and emotional drama over strict realism.
A high-concept, addictive heist thriller that thrives on cliffhangers and intricate planning. It is a relentless binge-watch that keeps the pressure high as the robbers’ meticulously designed plan starts to fray at the edges.
What it is about
To carry out the biggest heist in history, a mysterious man called The Professor recruits a band of eight robbers who have a single characteristic: none of them has anything to lose. Five months of seclusion - memorizing every step, every detail, every probability - culminate in eleven days locked up in the National Coinage and Stamp Factory of Spain, surrounded by police forces and with dozens of hostages in their power, to find out whether their suicide wager will lead to everything or nothing.
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What Money Heist is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this series is a breathless experience defined by its frantic pace and constant tactical reversals. It oscillates between the cold, intellectual calculations of the mastermind outside and the volatile, heat-of-the-moment decisions made by the crew trapped within the factory. The atmosphere is perpetually claustrophobic, driven by a pulsating soundtrack and a narrative structure that leans heavily on cliffhangers and time-jumping flashbacks to reveal hidden layers of the plan.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is perfect for viewers who love the 'found family' trope and the specific thrill of a 'perfect crime' going wrong. It will appeal to those who don't mind a healthy dose of melodrama and soap-opera romance alongside their bullets and banknotes. However, skip it if you require logistical perfection or understated performances; the plot often relies on outrageous coincidences and the characters frequently act against their own interests for the sake of emotional conflict.
The right evening for it
It suits a weekend binge when you want to be completely absorbed by a fast-moving story. It is the television equivalent of a page-turner that demands your full attention through sheer momentum.
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How Money Heist leaves you
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Expect to feel exhilarated yet emotionally drained, left with the lingering buzz of a high-speed chase and a cynical fondness for its band of outlaws.
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Inside Man (2006)
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Lupin (2021)
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Awards
Money Heist won best drama series at the Emmys.
Emmys
- Won: best drama series · 2018
11 other awards and nominationsShow
- Won: Platino Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV series · Najwa Nimri · 2022
- Won: Iris Awards · 2017, 2018, 2019
- Won: Fénix Award of Iberoamerican Cinema · 2018
- Won: Iris Award for Best Female Performance · 2018
- Won: Feroz Awards · 2017
- Nominated: Premio Feroz for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series · Najwa Nimri · 2022
- Nominated: Platino Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV series · Úrsula Corberó · 2020
- Nominated: Premio Feroz for Best Main Actress in a TV Series · Úrsula Corberó · 2017
- Nominated: Unión de Actores y Actrices Vascos Awards · 2022
- Nominated: Feroz Awards · 2018
- Nominated: Madridimagen · 2017
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Questions people ask
- Is Money Heist a tense series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tense. A high-concept, addictive heist thriller that thrives on cliffhangers and intricate planning. It is a relentless binge-watch that keeps the pressure high as the robbers’ meticulously designed plan starts to fray at the edges.
- How many seasons of Money Heist are there?
- 3 seasons and 41 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch Money Heist in the UK?
- In the UK, Money Heist is included with Netflix (all plans).
- What awards did Money Heist win?
- Money Heist won best drama series at the Emmys.
- Is Money Heist worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy high-stakes, high-concept thrills that prioritise tension and emotional drama over strict realism. IMDb users rate it 8.2 out of 10 from 604,616 votes and TMDB users 8.2.
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