The new Swedish action thriller series on Netflix, The Helicopter Heist, or Helikopterranet, fascinatingly brings to the screen the true story of the Vastberga helicopter robbery, which took place in Sweden in 2009. A dramatic adaptation of the events that made the country gasp fifteen years ago, the series follows childhood friends Michel and Rami, who reunite to plan one last heist, which they believe will change their lives forever. With a lot of action thrillers and even heist shows produced by Netflix in abundance, it is easy to question whether The Helicopter Heist is any better than the usual works of its kind, but there is truly something about the show that manages to set it apart from any mediocre presentation.

At its core, the story in The Helicopter Heist is about the bond between two childhood friends, Michel and Rami, who have not been in touch for quite a few years as adults.