Season 2 • Episode 20
LatestNYU student Brian Sandro has a secret: he and his friends pirate hundreds of millions of dollars of illicit Hollywood movies in their spare time. They are revered, reviled, hunted and admired. No one knows who they are - at least, not as far as they know.
Writing
Jargon so authentic, actual pirates thought it was a snitch documentary.
Acting
Katerina Li's double-life performance — two usernames, one broken person.
Production
Shot on location in actual 2004, no period dressing needed.
Creator
Mitchel Reichgut
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The MPAA sent cease-and-desist letters TO the show ABOUT piracy, proving they didn't watch it. Irony: complete.
This is practically the only dramatic portrayal of the warez scene — most 'hacker' shows steal the aesthetic without understanding the culture of competitive altruism.
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