What is Culprits (TV) About?
Culprits is a British heist television series that debuted on Star via Disney+ as a Star Original on November 8, 2023. The narrative thrust of the series revolves around Joe Petrus, a man who has been living the American dream with his fiancé and step-children under the guise of normalcy. Unknown to his family, Joe harbors a dangerous past from three years ago when he was involved in a mysterious yet significant criminal endeavor. The series gains momentum as his past threatens to disrupt his present life when a killer initiates a vendetta against the members of the heist. As his former accomplices are targeted and eliminated one by one, the peril edges closer to Joe's family, compelling him to revisit his past actions. Left with no choice, he returns to London intent on uncovering the identity of the killer to protect those he loves. This involves reaching out to his old gang and navigating the complexities of their shared history. J Blakeson, hailed for his work on crime dramas, is the creative force behind Culprits, serving both as writer and director. The show features a notable cast, including Nathan Stewart-Jarrett in the lead role, supported by talents such as Gemma Arterton, Eddie Izzard, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste. Culprits began its production in February 2021, and it was filmed across various locations in Europe and Ontario, Canada, with Hamilton and Cambridge, Ontario being key locations. The contrasting backdrops of the UK and Canadian settings lend the series a dynamic and authentic backdrop for the unfolding drama and action.
The first episode of Culprits aired on November 08, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on November 08, 2023.