Money Heist (2017–2021) User Reviews

Do yourself a favor, don't watch season 3, 4 and 5

[aliahmadi72 · 7/10 · 7 September 2021]

La casa de papel started as a promising bold show. The first and second season had amusing and strong plot. Well defined characters and a storyline that could certainly catch your attention. The duel and chess between the protagonist and antagonist was surprising and full of ups and downs. Of course there were plot holes but you could overlook them in favor of the overall strength of story. The whole idea was bold and well developed, all and all, the ending was satisfying and well-written too.

But then came the third, forth and fifth seasons. The ones that Netflix actually created. The strong amazing plot turned into a cheesy foolish joke which was written by a class of third graders, and the smart kids weren't in the class!!

What a shame. There are so many problems with these seasons that I don't know where to even begin. Unnecessary flood of new characters whom you cannot relate to at all. The plot which was filled with surprises became totally predictable and utterly boring. You can watch a trick pulled again and again until it becomes a total cliche, but even then the writers won't let the worn out trick go away. Romance subplots are awful in these seasons. There are so many plot holes that you would wonder is it even possible to fit in any more? And as the plot gets more boring And flawed, writers just pour more gunfights into the story in hope of saving it, but it's a futile attempt, the gun fights are even worse than a bunch of stormtroopers trying to aim straight!

So please do your self a favor. Grab some popcorn, watch the first two seasons, but then forget that the rest of the show was produced. Save yourself a good memory of a great amusing TV series, which was ruined for us by watching the last three seasons.

Glad I finally gave this a chance!

[Rob1331 · 8/10 · 29 September 2022]

I've heard about how good Money Heist is since it started back in 2017 but for some reason I kept put off watching it. I finally gave in and started watching it recently and now I can't stop, it's every bit as good as everyone says it is. Some of it is absolutely ridiculous but that won't stop you from having fun watching it. The writing and acting are both excellent, there are so many twists and surprises that it will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing throughout the entire series! It's a Spanish show but you can either watch it with subtitles or watch it dubbed in English. Just a little warning...once you start watching it it's hard to stop, you'll want to binge it as quickly as possible!

Pretty Entertaining!

[Supermanfan-13 · 8/10 · 11 August 2021]

I've heard about how good Money Heist is since it started back in 2017 but for some reason I put off watching it. I finally gave in and started watching it recently and now I can't stop, it's every bit as good as everyone says it is. The writing and acting are both excellent, there are so many twists and surprises that it will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing throughout the entire series! Just a little warning...once you start watching it it's hard to stop, you'll want to binge it as quickly as possible!

Should have ended at season 2

[ruipires_iwnl · 6 April 2020]

Season 1 and 2 were great and amazing, I'd say 9/10. But then Netflix saw a chance to make money and prolongued this show into 2 unnecessary seasons that completely ruined this show. I'm just sick and tired of this by Netflix. This last season was a disaster, filled with unrealistic stuff. Stop before it's too late.

The Gold Standard for me

[susiewtsn · 10/10 · 14 February 2022]

Character development, story development, script writing, acting. Most series don't have even one of these. This one has it all. And without any CGI or technical tricks, they batted it out of the park every episode. No wonder it won so many awards. I will miss all of them!!!!!!

Awesome

[danielelazzazzara · 9/10 · 26 December 2017]

I found this Spanish TV series by chance, I really recommend you watch it. It's one of the best series that I have seen lately. A chess game between the police and the robbers, you will be surprised by its development. You can not foresee anything. (I hope that my review is correct, I'm not a native speaker)

Watch it in Spanish.

[deloudelouvain · 8/10 · 31 July 2020]

All my friends were talking about La Casa De Papel (I really don't get why you have to call it Money Heist) as it was the best series ever so I was really curious and excited to watch it. I waited a long time to start watching it but once I started I binge watched the first four seasons. So yes I admit it, it is addictive, you can't help to want to know what will happen in the next episode. That said the plot itself is sometimes very far fetched, in other words it would never happen like that in real life. The Professor thinks about every move the police will make, and that's fine, but sometimes it's just very unlikely and just a bit exaggerated. For that alone I can't rate this, for the rest excellent series, with a higher score. The cast is really good though, every actor did a great job, from the most annoying one to the heroes. Everyone will have their favorite character, some will die and some will survive, that what makes this show really entertaining, the not knowing what will happen. I strongly advise you watch this show in it's original language Spanish instead of watching it dubbed. It only adds to the excellent acting. I once tried to watch a dubbed thing, it's just awful, and I really don't get what people like about lips being out of synch. Can't wait for season five, let's bring it on.

Bing watched for 17 hours

[manpreetinfo · 9/10 · 20 July 2019]

I usually pick-up any TV series with thorough analysis after reading 20-30 reviews. But this one I picked randomly just because I liked the sound "Bella ciao Bella ciao" (you'll know what it is once you finish the show).

I bing watched it for almost a day because this damn thing is so fast paced & keeps you awake as if you're on a rollercoaster ride. The plot twists/ the anticipation/ direction/ oh boy 9/10.

Professor gave justice to his role. What a legend. You'll get addicted to the show and you'll start admiring some characters while hating the others. Seriously I got so much involved in the show that I started cursing some of the characters. Who thought a TV series on a money heist will be so interesting. Kudos to the creators.

Bella ciao Bella ciao Bella ciao ciao ciao

Underrated

[saimanikumarsai · 10/10 · 14 May 2023]

Some fellow critics think themself to criticise it but they even know about what it's about. If you want to watch the show without spoilers i can guarantee your goosebumps and emotions. Intense drama makes you on the edge of the seat experience. I have watched GOT,Breaking bad etc series but i first I watched this series there is nothing compatible with this. I still want these types of shows looking for but cant get that intense and heart pumping and blood pressure increasing shows.

Finally I can only assure you that never hear the fellow critics now do yourself a favour watch this goddamn show.

A kind suggestion if you loved this watch prison break also you must live that too.

Could have stopped in season 2

[arjunrajkss · 6/10 · 11 April 2020]

If they could have stopped in season 2, this series would have been the best ever heist series that's ever made. But they didn't do it and season 3 and season 4 is meaningless and boring. Not convincing and illogical.

Truly excellent

[peter-61849 · 10/10 · 27 December 2017]

Congratulations to the actors, director, writer and anyone who made this season of episodes possible. Every episode had it's gripping and human slow moments, such a wonderful balance. Couldn't wait to see the next episode. Each one had surprises, no standard script, which is so enjoyable. The actors played so well, better than many of the better known Hollywood names. Hope the next season is coming up soon.

How to ruin a fantastic series 101

[junkaccount-72973 · 6/10 · 12 December 2021]

What started off as a superbly intelligent and gripping drama series has slowly but surely fallen into the Holloywood trap of treating it's audience as if they are complete morons (sadly a growing market it seems).

If new to this, savour Seasons 1 and 2.

3 and 4 are OK, but by season 5, just take your brain outside and put a bullet in it before watching, there are plenty enough on offer.

Plot entirely replaced by countless hours of shootouts with literaly thousands of mostly non-lethal bullets fired, occassionally interspaced with drawn-out cutaways to superflous and mostly idiotic emotional drudge...... and that's about it !

Difficult to rate overall - 9 to the first two, and 2 for the last. So have gone with a 6.

Should have ended in Season 2

[chkoliastasis · 4/10 · 5 April 2020]

Well, the writers and producers outdone themselves. They started with a good idea, intriguing characters and an elaborate plot. By the end of season 2 it became apparent they could not drag this anymore. Season 3 was just a "remake" of season 1 but, my God, season 4 is an awful soap opera...seems almost like a "filler" season...no actual plot, no actual action...you could skip straight to episode 7 if u want and still..you wouldnt miss a thing. Hire better writers, because this cast is impeccable.

A Suspenseful, Full of Mind Games Heist Thriller Series

[ozgun-arslan-90 · 24 December 2017]

Watched 8 episodes yet but took only 8 hours. Couldnt stop watching with all twisted episode ends. Intro video and music amazing. Directing and acting is fine. (Im not used to Spanish show, so.) Story keeps getting you everytime with every new information. Impossible to get bored. A well designed heist plan, extended through season. We're slowly learning plan steps one by one. that keeps couriosity high. i wonder how its gonna end. Hope doesnt take too long for Netflix to air part 2. we need closure and we need it now.

One of the best Series I have ever watched

[manu_gm · 9/10 · 21 February 2023]

To be honest, I am a biggest fan of this particular series. Each episode carries the suspense, and makes us more eager to watch another episode on the same day/time. I personally love the character of The Professor, mean while I admire the intelligence of Berlin and Palermo. The Director, had Characterized these Characters very well, and each situation grabs the pulse movements. Am very grateful to the director of La Case De Papel (Money Heist). In recent times, I got to know that there will be a Prequel of Money Heist i.e., Berlin is coming on December-2023. Most Awaited for It. Welcome Back Berlin!!!

The art of heist twist & turn

[akhilsyngal · 9/10 · 17 August 2020]

I loved the flick . It's great that Netflix is coming up with such series because this series was a flop in Spain but hit globally after Netflix acquired it .Every element story , content , screenplay & some spices of twist & turn that you as viewer will completely unexpect . I completely got addicted with this & it stayed with me for some time when I completed the seasons . Having said that do avoid it if you don't like violence .

My first webseries

[sohamvhadgir · 10/10 · 23 October 2022]

If you hear about this webseries but you didn't watch the masterpiece webseries then go and watch this masterpiece. I will bet you will watch this webseries in month one of biggest fan of proffeser. The acting and skill I watch no one can perform proffeser like alvoro moroto . He is very clever in acting and flim also . All character are connected and there is one compared abou webseries. Bgm is also famous. Bello ciao is one of the best and all time famous ot the narrator tokia and other are well connected we get emotion aacctament no doubt I webseries is end it's my first and one of the best web series of my life.

One of the best I've seen!

[amytgr-1 · 10/10 · 1 January 2018]

This has been a real treat! An amazing series, great acting, direction and such a suspenseful story it's really one of the very best I've seen ever. I love heist movies and I just found this one in Netflix and I literally couldn't stop watching through the night. The characters are simply amazing! Don't miss this!

8 out of 10

[robjmains-19001 · 8/10 · 14 March 2023]

I love shows like this. But I only gave it 8 out of 10 because.... Tokio is so annoying! I have never known a main character of a series to be so annoying! And the same can be said of the character rio! I will not swear but they are F annoying and kind of kill the vibe never wanted to see 2 characters die so badly in a series.the professor is one of the best characters I've seen in a series like this. To the actress who plays Tokio... There is nothing more un attractive than a woman who thinks she is God's gift to men! If you can get passed how annoying they are this show is well worth the watch.

Very good

[dszabo-53136 · 10/10 · 30 January 2023]

"Money Heist" is a Spanish crime drama series that has gained a massive following worldwide. The show presents a unique and captivating story, filled with tension, suspense, and thrilling moments. The characters are well developed, with each of them having their own backstory and motivations, which makes for an engaging viewing experience. The show's cinematography, soundtrack, and attention to detail also contribute to its high production value. However, it can sometimes feel like the plot relies too heavily on certain conveniences and coincidences, which can detract from the overall realism of the story. Nevertheless, "Money Heist" is a highly entertaining and well-crafted show that is definitely worth a watch.

Ridiculously Overrated

[Her-Excellency · 6/10 · 7 February 2021]

With some engaging characters and a money heist script with several twists, this started off SO WELL!!!

Unfortunately, however, it would seem that sometime during the first season someone realized they had an audience they wanted to keep around for a while, and from that moment on, it went downhill, quickly. Like a marmalade that will only go so far, they began to water-down the story in order to spread it out for as long as they could make it last, ultimately making it almost unappetizable.

What seemingly would have been a masterpiece if allowed to run in its predetermined time, pace and format, became a stretched-out mess and with so much stretching, something had to give. As in a bad, pieced-together tapestry, this developed so many glaring plot holes that even those who are best blessed at being able to suspend belief in order to enjoy a tv series or film, will eventually find it tedious and disheartening that one needs to do it so DAMN MUCH to keep this story on the rails. Not only are there innumerous plot holes, but the telling of the story grows more and more formulaic by the episode, and is way too often preposterously predictable.

The acting is give or take, and while some of the cast excels, others do not. Worse, still, the characters much like the original title (La Casa De Papel), lack real substance and are merely paper, molded as the scene requires, rather than being given lives and backgrounds and breath and purpose of their own, even though they spout about "purpose" almost ad-nauseum.

Then there is the fascination which the creators seem to have with either the actress who plays Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó), or with the character itself or with what Natalie Portman's character in Leon the Professional would have grown up to be like (in their minds). In an effort to make an appealing character, which both men wanted and women could relate to, they bent her into a parody of a damaged superhero with psycho tendencies; an over-the-top, non-sexy, raging-hot, flip-the-switch temper; mommy-issues; street-bike stunt capabilities; good or bad, fighting abilities (depending on the scene); and oh, yes, a heart of gold or titanium or slush, which needs tending to and healing, also depending on the scene. In short, in wanting to create an amazing, powerful lead character, they morphed her into Frankenstein with sultry eyes. She reminds me of the quote from Pride and Prejudice: " I never saw such a woman. Surely she would be a fearsome thing to behold." A miss in my book. Raquel too, (played by Itziar Ituño), was denied the opportunity to be at least a somewhat balanced character, but unlike Tokyo's character which is purposefully built up, Raquel's character is a plot device which is torn down repeatedly and made to look ridiculous in many situations in order to further the script. The other characters in the first two seasons, Berlin especially and also The Professor, are written well (with the exception of THAT plot device in seasons 3 and 4 which I will not go into here). The rest of the main cast is pretty likeable on an interchangeable scale. I would be remiss not to also mention José Manuel Poga who plays César Gandía and Najwa Nimri who plays Inspector Alicia Sierra in Seasons 3 and 4. They are two of the toughest 'tough guys' I've seen in a series and do great in their respective roles.

Both despite and because of this, Money Heist (terrible change of title, by the way) engages you - ESPECIALLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SERIES, because it is a whole, undiluted, rich story at the beginning - with fluid, deep moments of brilliance, that unfortunately, come around less-and-less often, until we barely see them at all.

If you are intent on watching it, listen to the bad reviews and go in with very little and low expectations - perhaps you will then, like those who first discovered it, be surprised and will enjoy it. If you go in expecting much, you WILL be disappointed. It rolls over, like a gigantic wet blob, over its' own hype.

Extremely Good

[tenhovehans · 9/10 · 28 December 2017]

Could not stop watching this series. What an excellent set of actors fully into their roles in a natural way. Refreshing storyline unlike most other movies or series about bank robberies. Can't wait for season two

Bid good bye to common sense..

[sagar-30562 · 3/10 · 18 May 2020]

The more u watch it.. the dumber it gets.. idea of the plot is good. Direction is just like a soap opera.

theft of heft

[lee_eisenberg · 10/10 · 24 August 2021]

One of the many great series on Netflix depicts a group of people breaking into Spain's national mint. "La casa de papel" ("Money Heist" in English) is a series that you just gotta see. Rapid-fire dialogue, clever editing, and all sorts of twists and turns make this one of the best shows out there.

Fans are bipolar?

[panoszafas · 8/10 · 4 June 2019]

It is a great non-hollywood european series. It is well paced, well directed, actors are selling their characters well mostly. It is a pleasant romantic fiction adventure, with a superficial revolutionary message which will make you probably have a good time if not biased. It is generally well done in most aspects, esp. If you consider that it is spanish. It's not a 10/10 and certainly not 1/10. What I mostly read here is bipolar reviewers based on their personal feelings which have to do with their expectations due to hype,or other things that have nothing to do with reviewing the show.