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- 2023
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Summary Years ago, a heist crew led by Dianne Harewood (Gemma Arterton) steal £30 million and began new lives, but when someone begins killing them one by one, they reunite to find the killer in this thriller from J Blakeson. [Premiered originally in the UK on DIsney+ on 8 Nov 2023 and in the US on Hulu 8 Dec 2023]
- 2023
- TV-MA
- HULU
- 2023
- TV-MA
- HULU
Culprits
Season 1 Premiere: Nov 8, 2023
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Summary Years ago, a heist crew led by Dianne Harewood (Gemma Arterton) steal £30 million and began new lives, but when someone begins killing them one by one, they reunite to find the killer in this thriller from J Blakeson. [Premiered originally in the UK on DIsney+ on 8 Nov 2023 and in the US on Hulu 8 Dec 2023]
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In an era saturated with heist thrillers, Culprits is one of the good ones: smart, exciting and very, well, slick.
All in all, it’s fast-paced and flashy, and it feels emotionally honest, at least in the characterization of the two romantic leads who form the heart of the story. Does it completely revolutionize the heist-show formula? Of course not. But there is enough style and substance for it to leave a strong impression.
Culprits may not have made an entirely clean getaway, but it still largely delivered a fun contemporary caper.
There is flair, fun and finesse here, particularly in the performance and staging, but overall, Culprits is a stickup series that doesn’t quite pull off the heist.
After a strong start, with the series immediately drawing you in and holding you there, the final couple of episodes fall flat. But there is much to enjoy about Culprits, with Stewart-Jarrett's performance as David a particular highlight. He's the beating heart of this story, as he desperately scrambles to protect his family from the impending hellfire that is 'Devil' - another highlight - and in his more emotional, tender scenes, he shines.
Is it possible that some viewers will feel invested enough after five episodes to maintain enthusiasm through the less-than-lackluster conclusion? Yes, but by the end I felt like I was watching a child’s haphazard finger-painting much more than the work of a modernist master.
Culprits never comes close to sealing the deal. As Reservoir Dogs tributes go, this one is a bit of a howler.
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Production Company:
- Character 7
- Crimple Beck
Initial Release Date: Nov 8, 2023
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-MA
