Hustle
Heists & consCapers, con artists and elaborate schemes.This show: 10/10British TVThe British television sensibility: tone, restraint and format traditions.This show: 8/10Witty banterRapid-fire verbal sparring.This show: 7/10Ensemble castMany characters carrying equal weight.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Robert GlenisterRobert VaughnRob JarvisAdrian LesterMarc WarrenJaime Murray
Written by
Tony Jordan
Starring
Robert GlenisterRobert VaughnRob JarvisAdrian LesterMarc WarrenJaime Murray
Written by
Tony Jordan
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Hustle Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.5 | |
| S2 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.6 | |
| S3 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | |
| S4 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
| S5 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 8.5 | |
| S6 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.3 | |
| S7 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.7 | |
| S8 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 9.0 |
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About
"Charming grifters turning cons into elegant theater"
A slick crew of London con artists plans and executes elaborate long cons on greedy, corrupt, or simply arrogant marks who usually deserve it. Each caper unfolds like a heist movie, with the team narrating their own tricks directly to camera and untangling the scam's mechanics after the fact. It's breezy, stylish, and confident, powered by charismatic performances and sharp banter rather than tension or violence. Episodes are largely self-contained, so it rewards dipping in casually. The tone stays light even when the stakes rise, prioritizing fun and cleverness over grit.
Watch it for
the effortlessly charismatic ensemble pulling off cons like magic tricks explained after the fact.
Maybe skip if
you want serialized tension or gritty realism rather than breezy, self-contained capers.
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All Seasons
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Series 12004
8.12K66h
The first episode of Hustle was broadcast on BBC One on 24 February 2004, driven by a strong advertising campaign organised by Abbott Mead Vickers, surrounding its slogan, "the con is on". The programme was an immediate success, attracting over 6.7 million viewers, and attracting favourable reviews.
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Series 22005
8.22K66h
In response to the extremely positive reaction, the BBC recommissioned the show for a second series on 17 March 2004, after just three episodes had aired. The second series was broadcast on BBC One from 29 March 2005, to a first-night audience of 6.7 million.
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Season 32006
8.22K66h
All five of the lead actors again reprised their roles in the third series. The series premiered on 10 March 2006, running until 14 April.
In the wake of the equally successful second series, the BBC took Hustle to the American market, securing a licensing deal with AMC. In addition to exclusive broadcast rights to the first and second series in the United States, AMC also took the position of co-production partner on the third series, already in pre-production, with the option to take the same position on a fourth series. The first two series premiered in the US in January 2006 on AMC.
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Season 42007
7.71K65h 39m
With the backing of AMC, a fourth series of Hustle was virtually guaranteed, and by late 2006 it was clear that the cable network was taking a commanding role in the show's development.
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Season 52009
8.21K65h 47m
Series Five debuted on 8 January 2009 with the return of Adrian Lester, the departure of cast members Marc Warren and Jaime Murray, and the arrival of Matt Di Angelo and Kelly Adams as their replacements.
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Season 62010
8.01K65h 8m
Series Six started 4 January 2010. All of the fifth series cast returned with production that moved to Birmingham, despite the show retaining its London setting. The series once again consisted of 6 episodes.
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Series 72011
7.891165h 53m
The seventh series of Hustle began airing on 7 January 2011. All main cast members from series 6 reprised their roles. This was the second series to be filmed in Birmingham, the fourth in HD and the third series featuring all of the current cast.
Series 7 was the most watched series yet, with viewing figures reaching 7.2 million.
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Series 82012
8.21K65h 42m
The eighth series started airing on 13 January 2012 on BBC1 at 9 pm after being pushed back from 6 January. Creator Tony Jordan said that it would be the last series for at least a while; later, the BBC announced that there would not be a series 9.
Jaime Murray and Marc Warren returned to their roles as Stacie Monroe and Danny Blue, respectively, for the final episode.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Robert Glenister Ash Morgan
Robert Vaughn Albert Stroller
Rob Jarvis Eddie
Adrian Lester Mickey Stone
Marc Warren Danny Blue
Jaime Murray Stacie Monroe
Matt Di Angelo Sean Kennedy
Kelly Adams Emma Kennedy
Ashley Walters Billy Bond
Bill Bailey Cyclops
Crew
Tony Jordan
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