The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman 2022
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 18, 2022
- Last Aired
- January 18, 2022
- Format
- 1 season · 3 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~2.1 hours (42 min/ep)
- Network
- Netflix
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman?
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman is a 2022 British Netflix documentary series directed by Sam Benstead and Gareth Johnson. The three-part documentary series follows the search for British conman Robert Hendy-Freegard and looks into how he masked his true identity.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 18, 2022
- Last aired
- Jan 18, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 135 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 3 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~42 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Netflix
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman is a 2022 British Netflix documentary series directed by Sam Benstead and Gareth Johnson. The three-part documentary series follows the search for British conman Robert Hendy-Freegard and looks into how he masked his true identity. In this harrowing docuseries, the cruel conman masquerades as a British spy, claiming to work for MI5, while manipulating and stealing money from a multitude of different people for various reasons. The production details how he left ruined families in his wake. The cast features Stephen Corrall, Robert Hendy-Freegard, Sophie Clifton, and Jake Clifton.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of documentary and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman worth watching?
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 135 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Crime for fans of the genre.
How many seasons and episodes are in The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman, and how long does it take to binge?
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman spans 1 season and 3 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 2.1 hours (at an average of 42 minutes per episode).
Which episodes of The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman are essential mytharc vs. filler?
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