Hustle — Series 1
The clever caper that became *Hustle* burst onto BBC One screens on February 24th, 2004, propelled by a memorable marketing push – the tagline "the con is on" instantly captured the show’s playful spirit. And it resonated with audiences! The premiere episode proved to be a hit right out of the gate, drawing in over 6.7 million viewers and earning rave reviews that signaled the start of something special.
The city hummed with a familiar energy, a backdrop to Mickey’s latest endeavor. He’d assembled his crew – each a master of their craft, bound by loyalty and a shared thirst for a final, defining score. Their target: a man consumed by avaric…
The shadows lengthened, mirroring the growing unease within the crew. A betrayal had fractured their ranks, leaving a bitter taste of deceit and a thirst for retribution. Albert, consumed by greed, had cheated, and the consequences were swi…
A band of con artists, led by the charismatic yet unscrupulous Mickey Bricks, set their sights on the art world. Their latest scheme involved a meticulously crafted deception: forging a rare early work by Piet Mondrian to swindle a wealthy …
The air in Victor’s office was thick with unspoken leverage. A former fraud squad officer, now the head of security at a prominent bank, he held a card Mickey knew he couldn’t refuse. Victor’s proposition wasn’t a request; it was a calcula…
They decided to target a wealthy divorcee consumed by bitterness. But as the plan solidified, Mickey found his feelings for her began to complicate matters.
They chose their mark with calculated precision: a man consumed by two weaknesses – a penchant for gambling and an appetite for fleeting pleasures. The scheme was elegantly simple, a con built upon exploiting those vulnerabilities. Yet, the…
