41 minSeason 2 • Episode 8
LatestAn arms dealer defrauds the US government to earn a $300 million contract, inspiring the film War Dogs. A car thief is forced into hiding during a high-speed police chase, and entrepreneur Billy McFarland hustles his way into the disastrous Fyre Fest.
Hustlers Gamblers Crooks features true stories of high-flying hustlers, gamblers and con artists, told by those who lived them. Structured like a Hollywood thriller, it is full of poignant moments. Cheer on these underdogs who risk everything to change their future.
Direction
Hollywood thriller pacing on a documentary budget.
Writing
Subjects narrate their own downfalls with painful honesty.
Editing
Tight cuts that make 41 minutes feel like a feature.
Creator
Daniel Zagayer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rides the wave of scammer fascination post-Inventing Anna and The Tinder Swindler, but with actual criminals telling their own stories.
Creator Daniel Zagayer previously produced true crime content where subjects frequently sued for misrepresentation—wonder if any Season 2 subjects are getting itchy lawyer fingers.
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