when to watch: when you want something super entertaining that’ll have you hooked.
where to watch: Seasons 1-3 on Netflix.
you should note: Season 4 is expected in January, but no official release date yet. Highly bingeable.
tl;dr: A group of robbers led by the mysterious “Profesor” take control of the Royal Mint of Spain to steal in a different way: by printing their own money.
“Money Heist” is Netflix’s most popular non-English language TV show, so chances are you’ve heard of it.
But, in case you haven’t taken the plunge yet and started the series, I’m here to tell you you definitely should—now!
As the days grow colder, grayer and shorter; as summer starts to feel more and more like a distant dream, what’s the perfect remedy?
A gripping, slightly soapy, entirely thrilling heist show. You won’t mind the cold dark weather when you don’t want to take your eyes off your screen.
the premise
Hailing from Spain, the series follows a group of robbers and their quirky ring leader, “El Profesor.”
El Profesor has spent years developing the perfect, flawless plan to rob the Royal Mint. The secret to success? The robbers must maintain the sympathy of the public. How can they possibly do that during a robbery complete with 67 hostages, you ask? For starters, they aren’t really stealing from anyone: their plan is to print their own money.
With a hint of social commentary, an intricately planned heist spliced with flashbacks that develop characters, a healthy dose of dramatic romance, the occasional action sequence and police negotiations, it’s no wonder why “Money Heist” is such a massive hit. It has everything you could possibly want from a TV show.
Did I mention its in Spanish?
Okay…maybe that last part is just something I want from a TV show (and you can watch it dubbed).
No, but in all seriousness the show does a commendable job of balancing comedy, drama, and action. Like I mentioned, it can get be over-the-top—how could it not be?
The robbers, each named after a city, are easy to love. El Profesor is extremely smart, but hilariously awkward. Nairobi is straight-talking and focused. Tokyo is impulsive, but determined. Denver is silly and endearing.
Beyond the robbers, the police officers and hostages are also major characters. Despite the professor’s insistence that the public must be on the robbers’ side, for much of the first two seasons you’ll find your sympathies switching from the robbers, to the police, to the hostages, and back again.
And at the end of each episode, you’ll be eager to find out what happens next. Needless to say, I cannot wait for Season 4.