In many ways, "Money Heist" starts out as a traditional heist story: A man only known as The Professor (Álvaro Morte) assembles a team of thieves to break into the Royal Mint of Spain to steal 2.4 billion euros. But the show quickly distinguishes itself with its narrator, Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó), and the team’s Robin Hood mentality. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the banks stole from so many people – so why not steal the money back?
After Netflix picked up the show, its audience skyrocketed. The song “Bella Ciao” quickly became a battle cry and the show’s Salvador Dali masks, worn by the robbers, became iconic as a symbol of rebellion. The entire series, which ran for five seasons, earned a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show’s popularity spawned two documentaries and the spinoffs "Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Arena" and "Berlin." If you’ve already finished all of these, here are the seven best shows like "Money Heist" to add to your must-watch queue.
