StartUp 2016
“A brilliant idea... Funded by dirty money”
What is StartUp?
StartUp is an American crime drama television series created by Ben Ketai that premiered on Crackle in 2016. The show features a diverse cast including Adam Brody, Martin Freeman, Edi Gathegi, Otmara Marrero, Ron Perlman, Mira Sorvino, and Addison Timlin.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 6, 2016
- Last aired
- Nov 1, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Crackle
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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StartUp is an American crime drama television series created by Ben Ketai that premiered on Crackle in 2016. The show features a diverse cast including Adam Brody, Martin Freeman, Edi Gathegi, Otmara Marrero, Ron Perlman, Mira Sorvino, and Addison Timlin. The series centers on a desperate banker who needs to conceal stolen money, a Haitian-American gang lord seeking to legitimize his operations, and a Cuban-American hacker with a revolutionary idea about the future of currency. These three characters are forced into an uneasy alliance that leads them to inadvertently create a new form of organized crime. The show explores themes of ambition, survival, and reinvention against the backdrop of the financial and technological underground. It ran for multiple seasons, with later episodes involving cryptocurrency ventures, federal investigations, and complex personal stakes for the main characters. The series blends elements of tech entrepreneurship with traditional crime drama, highlighting the intersection of innovation and illicit activity in the modern economy.
Should you watch it?
“An unlikely trio unites to launch a revolutionary digital currency while navigating the dangers of organized crime.”
- compelling character dynamics
- high-stakes plot
- intense violence
- complex narrative
Watch it if you enjoy thrillers exploring the intersection of technology and criminal enterprise.
This series contains mature themes, strong language, and depictions of violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Seed Money Sep 6, 2016
- E2 Ground Floor Sep 6, 2016
- E3 Proof of Concept Sep 6, 2016
- E4 Angel Investor Sep 6, 2016
- E5 Buyout Sep 6, 2016
- E6 Bootstrapped Sep 6, 2016
- E7 Valuation Sep 6, 2016
- E8 Pro Rata Sep 6, 2016
- E9 Hostile Takeover Sep 6, 2016
- E10 Recapitalization Sep 6, 2016
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Disruption Sep 28, 2017
- E2 Bleeding Edge Sep 28, 2017
- E3 Early Adopters Sep 28, 2017
- E4 Loss Sep 28, 2017
- E5 Pivot Sep 28, 2017
- E6 Liabilities Sep 28, 2017
- E7 Growth Hacking Sep 28, 2017
- E8 Opportunity Cost Sep 28, 2017
- E9 Leverage Sep 28, 2017
- E10 Soul Proprietor Sep 28, 2017
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Rebranding Nov 1, 2018
- E2 Sweat Equity Nov 1, 2018
- E3 Guerilla Nov 1, 2018
- E4 Depreciation Nov 1, 2018
- E5 Diversification Nov 1, 2018
- E6 Authentication Nov 1, 2018
- E7 Limited Liability Nov 1, 2018
- E8 Profit and Loss Nov 1, 2018
- E9 Questionable Costs Nov 1, 2018
- E10 Trading Up Nov 1, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows a banker, a gang lord, and a hacker who collaborate to create a new form of digital currency.
Who are the main characters?
The story centers on a banker, a Haitian-American gang lord, and a Cuban-American hacker.
What is the central conflict?
The characters must work together while managing the risks of stolen money and organized crime.
What is the tone of the show?
The series is a gritty and tense thriller focused on the dark side of the American dream.
Is this a crime drama?
Yes, the series explores the evolution of organized crime through the lens of emerging financial technology.