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Season 1 – Culprits

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After a high-stakes heist, a crew of elite criminals have gone their separate ways and have tried to leave their old lives behind, but the past and present collide when a ruthless assassin starts targeting them one by one.
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Culprits — Season 1

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Culprits is a stylish caper packed with enough twists to solve a Rubik's Cube, making for a bloody entertaining binge.

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Ben Travers IndieWire Culprits creates twists by withholding information, some of which work well enough, but many (especially near the end) feel more exhausting than exhilarating. Rated: C- Dec 8, 2023 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Every ostensible reveal, every double-cross, every seemingly dead character proving to still be alive drew a shrug from me. Dec 8, 2023 Full Review Meredith Hobbs Coons AV Club 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. Rated: B Dec 6, 2023 Full Review Nelson Acosta Koimoi Culprits, while solid, doesn’t have that “wow” factor that will make everyone tune in no matter what. As it is, it is a fun ride, and it tells a very compelling and thrilling heist story. Jul 3, 2024 Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Dressed in a series of stylish, often pastel-hued, outfits, [Arterton's] criminal mastermind is Culprits’ dark heart and soul, an icy contrast to the warmth exuded by our “hero” Joe. Mar 8, 2024 Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL Gemma Arterton plays her like a high-camp anime villainess. She’s ridiculous, and so is Culprits . . . in a good way. Feb 14, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gareth v The story is solid enough, but there is something in it's telling that let's this show down. Could of been so much better. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review SundayNightStreaming o Culprits Season 1 - 8.7 - This is a really fun and complex heist show. For the most part it is similar in the sense it shows the lives they had before the heist, it showed the heist, and then it showed the repercussions of the heist. What this show excelled at was simultaneously giving us information from all the timelines all at once, to see it all unfold in the present based on everything that went down in the past. There were background stories and intros for each character, as well as depth on how they fit in with the crew. The show was great, the plot was coherent and the actions that everyone took were all calculated and made sense. The twists were all fun and interesting and not ridiculous like in some shows. The first episode really hooked me, with Joe clearly living a double life, digging up a huge some of money, then getting in a car accident, then it not being there, and everything it took in him getting it back. Each storyline kept me locked in, from the heist to them being hunted down, the threats all seemed very real. The villians all were very evil and the seemed exactly like what the underground crime world of london was like. Very bingeable, I watched it in a few days and loved it, every episode kept me wanting to watch another as the story unfolded. There is alot of action in this crime thriller, the story is great and the heist feels very real, worth the watch. Official sundaynightstreaming rating of 8.7 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review Will C After a slow start - the first two episodes in particular - with gathering pace comes greater entertainment. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review Dan R Crime romp 'Culprits' originally aired on Hulu before dropping on Disney+ in the UK. SYNOPSIS: 'After a heist, the crew have gone their separate ways, but now, they are being targeted by a killer one-by-one.' 'Culprits' is a stylish crime thriller that jumps around between the past and present revealing more and more each episode. As the series progresses we learn about the principle cast, their faults and their motivations. It's also very bloody at times, maybe with some sneaky horror elements thrown in for good measure. 'Culprits' is able to successfully combine the heist genre with action set pieces and a murder mystery. Also, it stars the gorgeous Gemma Arterton which is a massive bonus. Lead actor Stewart-Jarret is exceptional here and I look forward to seeing him in other works. A great watch. Highly recommended! 8/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/24 Full Review John K This is one of the better crime caper shows I've seen in a while. Really good job of going from present to past and back without over doing it and it keeps you guessing until the end. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/24 Full Review Andrew B Just great. Really big fan of this one. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Change of Use Joe is living the dream but is hiding a secret, and his past is about to catch up with him. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Angler Fish While Joe's lies spiral in the present, a flashback reveals a shocking new member of The Culprits. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Pflegedienstleitung Specialist has an unexpected visitor; Joe embarks on a mission to neutralize the looming threat. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Circles in a Circle In London, Joe, Specialist and Officer try to work out who is trying to kill them and why, but Specialist disappears; Joe and Officer travel to France hoping to find Youssef and Azar before the Killer does. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Let Us Sit Bent, and Talk Straight The killer closes in on the Culprits, and his motives become clear. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Vessels The Culprits make a shocking discovery; a trap set for the killer takes a dark turn. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 8, 2023 This Is Our Exit The Culprits are outnumbered; a horrified Joe is presented with an impossible decision. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 8, 2023 A Forest Joe tries to maneuver Dianne into a trap, and the fate of his family hangs in the balance. Details
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Season Info

Director
Claire Oakley, J Blakeson
Creator
J Blakeson
Executive Producer
J Blakeson, Johanna Devereaux, Stephen Garrett
Screenwriter
J Blakeson, Rose Lewenstein
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 8, 2023