Hustle 

A motley group of London con artists pulls off a series of daring and intricate stings.

Creator:

Tony Jordan

Stars:

Robert Glenister, Robert Vaughn, Rob Jarvis

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Robert Glenister	...	Ash Morgan 48 episodes, 2004-2012
Robert Vaughn	...	Albert Stroller 48 episodes, 2004-2012
Rob Jarvis	...	Eddie 47 episodes, 2004-2012
Adrian Lester	...	Mickey Stone 42 episodes, 2004-2012
Marc Warren	...	Danny Blue 25 episodes, 2004-2012
Jaime Murray	...	Stacie Monroe 25 episodes, 2004-2012
Matt Di Angelo	...	Sean Kennedy 24 episodes, 2009-2012
Kelly Adams	...	Emma Kennedy 24 episodes, 2009-2012

Storyline

The story of a group of elite con artists, who each week pull off a complicated scam with several twists. Mickey is the group's leader, who comes up with the plans. Albert is a veteran con man who in his later years is a "roper," searching out suitable victims and introducing them to his cohorts. Ash comes up with all the locations and equipment needed for the cons. Stacie steps in whenever she needs to use her feminine wiles. The group is rounded off by Danny, a young amateur grifter who Mickey takes under his wing.

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Plot Keywords:

con | grifter | scam | con man | con artist | 

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Taglines:

The con is on...

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

AMC [United States] BBC [UK]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hu$tle

Filming Locations:

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Movie Classics (AMC), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Kudos Film and Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Adrian Lester was absent from the fourth season due to scheduling conflicts. Mickey's absence is explained as pulling off the ultimate con - selling the Sydney Opera House. Lester also admitted that he felt that the series "just got a little bit too 'light'".

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Quotes

Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Albert, what the hell were you doing in a church today?
Albert Stroller: Gil Stewart died this afternoon. I was there at the end.
Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Oh God, I'm so sorry Albert. You two were like brothers.
Albert Stroller: We worked Vegas together. That man was made for bright lights. Poor bastard - died of a stroke in a dental surgery.
Mickey 'Bricks' Stone: Well, someone should sue them.
Albert Stroller: Aye, he was pretending to be the dentist.

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Connections

Spoofed in South Park: About Last Night... (2008)

User Reviews

Makes Oceans 11 look like a joke

There are 6 episodes per season and each episode (although not congruent with one another) are made to a movie caliber. There's some amount of wink, wink and hint, hint at the cameras, breaking the forth wall. But it's subtle and not overwhelming. The pace and chemistry of this crew is electrifying and addicting.

There's not much of an overall story plot, other than a con per episode and there isn't too much of a background on all of the characters, but you will learn to love them within a nick of time.

The cons are justified although not like freaking Leverage where there is a sappy scene giving the money to the less deserved. No this crew is after the money among other things, and do not make excuses for their own gain. However, they are so charming, smart, and yet humane that you learn to love them and watch them as they take down the greedy. Take note, that they do not go after those who have always wronged others, but just those whose greed leads path for this crew to take their money away.

Hustle is my favorite "fun" TV show by far, because you just learn to love the con as well as the characters. Also the plot per episode is just so smart and outside the commonality of the con plots that it is astounding that this show isn't the number one show of all time.

Also, I love Jaime Murray (who plays Stacy), I think she's puts sexy, smart, and beautiful all into one character and person.

Lastly, they all have British accents. Just the notch that you need to bring you head over heels about this show.