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Crooks(2024)

Also known as Criminal • Criminel

Archived · Netflix

7.016+6 eps
S02
DramaCrimeActionThriller
ON AIR: APR 14Season 2Archived listing

What to Expect

PremiereLens read

Crooks runs on flight rather than investigation, tracking Charly and Joseph as they move through Berlin with family in tow, outrunning former associates after a theft gone sideways. The pacing stays propulsive and close to the ground, built around desperate movement and the constant pressure of being caught.

The father-son and husband-wife relationships carry real friction here, not just as background warmth but as active sources of conflict and obligation. Charly's attempt to protect his family while dragging them deeper into danger creates a specific kind of stress that the crime mechanics alone could not sustain. Joseph's collision into this situation adds another layer, since his loyalty is earned under duress rather than given freely.

Best for

desperate choices, family conflict and Drama

Story lane

Drama and Crime

Commitment

Season 2 · 6 episodes

Where

Netflix

Official Premise

Charly's quiet life with family in Berlin disrupted when past associates threaten them, forcing him to steal coin. Charly and driver Joseph, fatefully collided, now flee with family to escape danger.

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