Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The entertainment world is once again enlivened by the arrival of the latest thriller series, "Steal," which is now available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
This series officially premiered on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, offering a thrilling spectacle for fans of the heist and financial intrigue genres.
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All six episodes of the series are available for binge-watching from its release date, allowing viewers to immediately dive into the intense storyline.
Starring renowned actress Sophie Turner, "Steal" tells the story of a major heist that entangles an ordinary office worker in the maelstrom of modern crime.
Produced by Drama Republic and Amazon MGM Studios, "Steal" is a must-see for those looking for an action-packed drama with a clever narrative.
The series directed by Sam Miller and Hettie Macdonald, and the script written by Sotiris Nikitas.
A Tale of Modern Heists and Financial Intrigue
"Steal" is a high-octane contemporary thriller centered on the heist of the century, in which an ordinary office worker named Zara Dunne (Sophie Turner) is unexpectedly involved.
A normal workday at pension fund investment firm Lochmill Capital is turned upside down when a group of armed thieves burst in.
They force Zara and her partner, Luke (Archie Madekwe), to carry out their demands, which involve billions of pounds from ordinary people's pension funds.
After the heists escape, Zara, feeling responsible, takes the initiative to conduct a dangerous undercover investigation.
Meanwhile, DCI Rhys Covac (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is tasked with solving this major crime, but he also has to grapple with his own personal issues, including a gambling addiction.
The series' plot is further complicated by the involvement of corrupt billionaires, MI5, and various other stakeholders, making it difficult for viewers to discern who is truly good and who is evil.
The Stars Behind "Steal"
Sophie Turner, best known for her role in "Game of Thrones," captivates audiences once again as Zara Dunne.
Zara is portrayed as a complex and empathetic member of the trade processing team at Lochmill Capital.
Her character is a young woman in London who appears trendy and cool, but actually has a somewhat messy side.
Turner's performance in the series has been praised as "unpolished and deliberately messy," showcasing a mature and diverse acting side.
Alongside Turner, Archie Madekwe plays Luke, Zara's co-worker and friend.
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd completes the main cast as DCI Rhys Covac, a brilliant detective harboring personal secrets, including a gambling problem.
DCI Rhys's role adds another layer of intrigue to the story, as he must balance his professional duties with personal struggles.
Initial Reviews: A Mix of Praise and Criticism
Since its release, "Steal" has received mixed reviews from critics.
Some reviews have even called it a "high-octane thriller" and a "fresh take on the heist genre," making it a worthy watch for thriller fans.
The series' main strength lies in Sophie Turner's performance as Zara, which has been praised as "exceptional" and a "career-best."
The opening episode also received high praise, described as "thrilling" and "almost flawless," with genuine narrative tension.
However, some critics also highlighted some shortcomings.
Some felt that the storyline became more conventional and strained after the opening episode, with too many predictable twists and red herrings.
The heist team's characters were also described as "thin" and "generic," lacking depth.
The middle episodes (episodes 3-4) were deemed to offer little in the way of realism and could have been shortened, while the big reveal at the end felt "too contrived."
The series get 68% score from Rotten Tomatoes.