The Netflix crime drama has been hailed as “perfect” and “the best series ever”
Crooks returned to Netflix for Season 2 in 2026(Image: NETFLIX)
Fans of crime dramas on the hunt for their next binge-worthy series should give this Netflix show a go.
Crooks follows the chaotic exploits of Charly (played by Frederick Lau), a man desperately trying to rescue his kidnapped family after his murky past comes back to haunt him, reports the Express.
Charly is forced, alongside getaway driver Joseph (Christoph Krutzler), to attempt the theft of a priceless gold coin.
When the heist unravels spectacularly, Charly and Joseph find themselves hurtling across the Continent in a bid to save his family, coming up against organised crime outfits from Berlin to Vienna to Marseilles. Netflix described Crooks as “an adventurous and action-packed road trip across three national borders begins”.
The series has earned widespread acclaim on IMDb, with one viewer awarding it a perfect 10/10 review, declaring: “The Story is Perfect.”
They concluded: “I haven’t had such an intense series experience in a long time. For me, it’s easily one of the best series I’ve ever watched.”
A second reviewer gave Crooks 9/10, calling it an “excellent series” that “keeps you engaged”.
They added: “The series captivates with its compelling narrative, keeping viewers glued to their screens.”
While a third viewer hailed Crooks a “fantastic series” in their own 9/10 review, explaining: “Brilliant show – elements of Dogs of Berlin with a Guy Ritchie edge.
“Very well done and hits the mark of a gangland action drama, but with an under thread of a real friendship story with a very human touch.”
A fourth viewer titled their review: “Entertaining thriller with action and suspense.”
They elaborated: “Crooks is a good crime, action show which lulls you into binge watching all eight episodes without much thought. Thoroughly enjoyable!”.
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Crooks initially arrived back in 2024, with Season 2 recently dropping on Netflix this April.
Season 2 unfolds in Thailand as Crooks expands internationally.
This time around, Charly finds himself compelled to steal the same gold coin from the government, which is threatening to jail him and his family for a crime he didn’t commit.
Crooks Season 2 is streaming on Netflix now.