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Crooks 2024

“One heist. Two crooks. Three cities.”

★ 7.0/10 · 66 votes TV-MA Action & AdventureDramaCrime 2 seasons · 14 eps Returning Series

Created by Georg Lippert, Benjamin Hessler, Marvin Kren

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What is Crooks?

Crooks is a German thriller drama series that debuted on Netflix in early 2024. The show was created by Benjamin Hessler, Marvin Kren and Georg Lippert, with Kren also serving as writer and director

Type
TV series
Year
2024
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
14
First aired
Apr 4, 2024
Last aired
Apr 14, 2026
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
Netflix
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
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Crooks is a German thriller drama series that debuted on Netflix in early 2024. The show was created by Benjamin Hessler, Marvin Kren and Georg Lippert, with Kren also serving as writer and director

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Should you watch it?

“A retired safecracker and amateur criminal team up for high-stakes heists.”

# crime# heist# buddy-comedy# international# dangerous
Reasons to watch
  • Chemistry between unlikely partners drives engaging caper story
  • Global settings add exotic backdrop to criminal adventures
Keep in mind
  • May rely too heavily on familiar heist tropes
  • Partner dynamics could become predictable

You enjoy mismatched buddy crime stories with globe-trotting heist elements

Contains criminal activity and dangerous situations but maintains lighter caper tone

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Cast

Frederick Lau Charly Markovic
Christoph Krutzler Joseph Muckstein
Svenja Jung Samira Treptow
Jonathan Tittel Jonas Markovic
Erdal Yıldız Hassan Al-Walid
Lukas Thomas Watzl Rio Bachofner
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Karl Welunschek Franz Bachofner
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Nima Yaghobi Tarek Al-Walid
Maya Unger Nina Oblomow
Virginie Peignien Griselda Delacroix
Kida Khodr Ramadan Rami
Klara Mucci Alina Lonescu

Episode guide

Season 1 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 6 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Are the main characters professional criminals?

One is a retired safecracker and the other is described as a two-bit gangster.

Do they travel to different locations?

The synopsis mentions global criminal rivalries, suggesting international settings.

Is there a specific item they're after?

A priceless coin serves as the initial catalyst for their partnership.

What kind of tone does the show have?

The show appears to blend crime elements with buddy comedy dynamics.

Are there other criminals or gangs involved?

The synopsis mentions global criminal rivalries, indicating a broader criminal underworld.