The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman

The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman

TV-MA2022•42m•6.6/10

DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.6/10(124)

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

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

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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