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The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman

The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman

TV-MA2022•42m•6.7/10
DocumentaryCrime

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6.7/10(132)

This harrowing docuseries explores, a cruel conman masquerading as a British spy manipulates and steals from his victims, leaving ruined families in his wake.

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Production

RAW

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 18, 2022

Last Aired

January 18, 2022

Networks

Netflix

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
They Vanished
E1
They Vanished
Air date: 2022-01-18
In 1993, Robert convinces his college friends he's an MI5 agent. Decades later, a man named David exerts an extreme level of control over a family.
Chasing a Ghost
E2
Chasing a Ghost
Air date: 2022-01-18
The father of an early victim raises the alarm with authorities about his daughter's safety. Decades later, the police chase down a bizarre lead.
Setting the Trap
E3
Setting the Trap
Air date: 2022-01-18
As Robert continues to exploit and ruin lives, the authorities set a trap in London. Meanwhile, in the present, Sandra's children hold out hope.

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