MONEY HEIST | Crime, Action, Thrill, and Drama

Money Heist, also known as La Casa de Papel, is a Spanish television series created by Álex Pina. The show, which premiered in 2017 on Spanish television, quickly gained a cult following and became one of Netflix's most popular original series. The show's popularity can be attributed to a number of factors, including its gripping plot, well-developed characters, and high production values. But perhaps one of the most compelling aspects of Money Heist is its exploration of the complex relationships between money, power, and morality. Throughout the series, the characters are motivated by a variety of factors, including revenge, personal gain, and a desire to challenge the status quo. But at the heart of their mission is the idea that money is power and that by taking control of the means of production, they can create a new world order.

This theme is explored in depth throughout the series, with characters frequently questioning the morality of their actions and struggling with their own motivations. The Professor, in particular, is portrayed as a complex and sympathetic character, who sees the heist as a way to bring attention to the flaws of the current economic system and create a more just society. But despite the lofty ideals that motivate the characters, the show does not shy away from the fact that their actions have real-world consequences. The heist has a ripple effect on the economy and on the lives of those involved, and the characters must confront the ethical implications of their actions as the series progresses.

But Money Heist is not just a treatise on the morality of money. It is also a fast-paced, action-packed heist thriller, filled with twists and turns that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The show's clever plotting, intricate character relationships, and high-stakes tension make it a must-watch for fans of the genre.

Part of the show's success can also be attributed to its diverse and well-developed cast of characters. The ensemble includes a range of personalities, from the cool-headed mastermind to the hot-headed anarchist, and each character brings their own unique perspective to the heist. The show is also notable for its strong female characters, who are just as complex and interesting as their male counterparts.

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Another factor that has contributed to the show's popularity is its international appeal. Money Heist is set in Spain and features a predominantly Spanish-speaking cast, but its themes and storylines are universal. The show has been dubbed into multiple languages and has gained a global following, with fans tuning in from all over the world.

Cast Members

Storyline of the Show

Following is a brief storyline of Money Heist throughout all the seasons and parts within them.

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Part 1 & 2

The first part of the show commences with Tokyo, a woman who attempted a bank robbery, being rescued by the Professor from being captured by the police. The Professor then recruits her to be a part of a massive heist, and after outlining the plan briefly, the show shifts to the beginning of a multi-day attack on the Royal Mint of Spain in Madrid. The eight robbers are named after cities and wear red jumpsuits and masks resembling Salvador Dalí's art as they take 67 hostages with the goal of printing and escaping with €2.4 billion through a tunnel that they have built themselves. The Professor manages the heist from an external location. Flashbacks show the five months of preparation at an abandoned hunting estate in Toledo, where the robbers are instructed not to share personal information or engage in personal relationships and warned that there will be casualties.

Throughout parts 1 and 2 of the show, the robbers in the Mint face a host of challenges, including difficulties adhering to their assigned roles, uncooperative hostages, mutiny, isolation, and violence. Tokyo narrates the events through voice-overs, while Denver embarks on a romantic relationship with hostage Mónica Gaztambide. On the outside, Inspector Raquel Murillo of the National Police Corps negotiates with the Professor, who uses the alias "Salva" and begins a romantic relationship with her. Despite coming close to exposing the Professor's true identity multiple times, Raquel ultimately cannot bring herself to turn him over to the police. Part 2 ends with the robbers escaping from the Mint after 128 hours with €984 million, but Oslo, Moscow, and Berlin lose their lives in the process. Raquel finds a sequence of postcards from the Professor, containing coordinates for a site in Palawan, Philippines, where she meets him again, one year after the robbery..

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Part 3

Part 3 of the show takes place three years after the Royal Mint of Spain heist and depicts the robbers living in various locations with their respective partners. However, when Rio is captured by Europol after his phone is intercepted, the Professor decides to carry out a new heist on the Bank of Spain using Berlin's old plans to compel Europol to surrender Rio and prevent him from being tortured. The Professor and Raquel, who is now known as Lisbon, reunite the gang and recruit three new members, including Palermo, Bogotá, and Marseille. Palermo is in charge of the group. While traveling in an RV and later an ambulance, the Professor and Lisbon maintain communication with both the robbers and the police, as the robbers sneak into the highly secured bank, take hostages, and eventually access the gold and state secrets. The robbers thwart a police breach of the bank, which leads the police to release Rio to the robbers. However, Nairobi is injured by a sniper's bullet, and the Professor declares DEFCON 2 when he believes Lisbon has been executed by the police. The robbers respond by firing a rocket at the advancing armored police vehicle, causing them to be viewed as killers rather than folk heroes. The conclusion of Part 3 reveals that Lisbon is in police custody and alive, while Tokyo narrates that the Professor's misjudgment and consequent entrapment have initiated the conflict.

Part 4

Part 4 of the series begins with the group of robbers trying to save Nairobi's life. The group experiences a change in leadership as Tokyo seizes control, while the Professor and Marseille use deduction to determine that Lisbon is alive and undergoing interrogation by Sierra at the police command post tent near the bank. They persuade Tamayo's assistant, Antoñanzas, to assist them in securing a 48-hour ceasefire with the police. While the group successfully rescues Nairobi, Palermo attempts to regain authority by conspiring with Gandía, the Bank of Spain's head of security. Gandía escapes and begins communicating with the police, playing a dangerous game with the gang. Palermo eventually regains the group's trust and rejoins them. Gandía shoots Nairobi in the head, but the gang later recaptures him. The Professor exposes the unlawful torture of Rio and Lisbon's detention and interrogation, causing Sierra to be fired and begin pursuing the Professor. He enlists external help to free Lisbon after she is transferred to the Supreme Court building. The ending of Part 4 sees Lisbon reuniting with the gang inside the bank, while Sierra discovers the Professor's hideout and holds him at gunpoint.

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Part 5 (Volume 1)

Part 5 Volume 1 of the show begins with Sierra tracking down the Professor, knocking him out, and tying him up for interrogation. Meanwhile, inside the bank, the gang prepares for an attack by Spanish troops. The gang captures Gandia, but instead of killing him, they let him go, only for him to join forces with the soldiers later on. Upon learning that the Professor has been taken into custody, but Sierra has not reported it to the authorities, Lisbon assures the gang that they will not surrender. However, tensions rise when Arturo, a former hostage who had an affair with Stockholm before the first heist, starts causing trouble and Stockholm ends up shooting him.

During a flashback, Berlin convinces his son Rafael to join him and a team to steal 12 kilograms of gold. In the present, the gang fights off the attacking soldiers, with Helsinki suffering a severe injury. Meanwhile, Sierra goes into labor and frees the Professor, Marseille, and Benjamin to help deliver her baby. After giving birth, Sierra names her daughter Victoria.

Stockholm is overwhelmed with guilt for shooting Arturo, who is her son's birth father, and takes morphine while nursing Helsinki, leaving her unable to assist the gang in their defense. In a final battle, Tokyo sacrifices herself to defeat Gandia and the soldiers. Part 5 Volume 1 ends with the gang mourning Tokyo's death and preparing for the next phase of the heist.

Part 5 (Volume 2)

Part 5 Volume 2 begins with Sierra fleeing, and the Professor and Marseille pursue her. Despite being enemies at first, the Professor and Sierra team up against the police, and return to the stormwater tank only to find that the gold has already been delivered by the gang. However, the police arrive and arrest the Professor, Sierra, Benjamin, and Marseille. They escape, but discover that the gold is missing, and learn that it was stolen by Rafael and Tatiana. Meanwhile, the army captures the gang, but the Professor gives Sierra a note for Rafael and persuades her to find the gold while he heads to the bank. Inside the bank, the gang members are interrogated one by one, but they do not reveal anything. The gang reveals that the gold has already been removed from the bank, which causes public panic and puts Spain's economy at risk of collapse. Sierra is able to locate the stolen gold, but when it is delivered, the Professor reveals that it is fake. Tamayo orders the execution of the gang members, but they are revealed to be alive as the Professor convinced Tamayo to call off the chase. The gang reunites at an air base, receives new passports, and departs with the gold.

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Wrapping Up

Money Heist is a very powerful show that has filled the audience with thrill and suspense. It became super famous and the fans began to support the show by wearing the red costume with Dali masks as the show robbers wore. This style became popular worldwide as the show was released in several languages.