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Sneaky Pete: Season 1

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Sneaky Pete

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Amazon Instant Video | Prime Video | AMAZON | Season Premiere Date: August 7, 2015

Summary: Marius, a conman (Giovanni Ribisi) takes his cellmate's identity (Pete) and ends up working with the unsuspecting family's bail bond business as a skip tracer with Pete's cousin (Marin Ireland) in this drama from Bryan Cranston and David Shore.

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. The Longest Day
Air Date: January 13, 2017
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S1:E9. The Turn
Air Date: January 13, 2017
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S1:E8. The Roll Over
Air Date: January 13, 2017

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Lorraine Ali

Jan 13, 2017

The carefully crafted labyrinth of lies, swindles and half-truths threaten to implode at any minute, and it’s that suspense and tension--along with the absurd situations that Marius finds himself in--that make Sneaky Pete such a smart, riveting and often tense ride through a complicated web of family, crime and everything that should (but doesn’t) separate the two. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Jan 10, 2017

Sneaky Pete struts with confidence as Shore, Cranston and Yost (who took over showrunning duties on the second episode) take us on the roller-coaster ride of Marius/Pete's dubious idea in all of its broken but hopeful glory. There's a palpable sense of forward motion in the con itself and then, as the episodes unfold, the ensemble cast beyond Ribisi, Martindale and Cranston gets to really shine as characters begin spinning out in new directions. Read full review

Jen Chaney

Jan 13, 2017

The series has such a strong command of tone and pacing that, like any good con artist, it persuades you to overlook the parts that might not add up. Read full review

Ray Rahman

Jan 6, 2017

It is fun--a pleasing balance of slick, Ocean's Eleven-style con jobs and tense, close-call escapes. [13 Jan 2017, p.58]

Tom Long

Jan 26, 2017

At first you’re rolling your eyes at what seems an absurd stretch of a premise, but soon enough you’re buying its always-on-edge predicaments and after a few episodes you’re hooked into its story-upon-story acrobatics. Pete may be sneaky, but he’s not dull. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Jan 13, 2017

Sneaky Pete is less weird [than Netflix's "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events"] but still wonderful. Read full review

Allison Keene

Jan 12, 2017

Sneaky Pete isn’t breaking any new ground with its story, nor is it trying to be prestige TV. It has some narrative hiccups and can be a little too transparent in its machinations, but it’s also just fun and not overly complicated. Read full review

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Flickman123

Jan 14, 2017

Engaging, well-acted, and thoroughly entertaining. Ribisi, who has long been a supporting actor, at last shines in a leading role tailor made just for his special set of neurotic skills. And what a pleasure to see Mr. Cranston (a.k.a. Walter White) back in arguably his best role since theEngaging, well-acted, and thoroughly entertaining. Ribisi, who has long been a supporting actor, at last shines in a leading role tailor made just for his special set of neurotic skills. And what a pleasure to see Mr. Cranston (a.k.a. Walter White) back in arguably his best role since the show that started it all, "Breaking Bad." This one's a winner through and through. Watch now!… Expand

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podaddy

Jan 18, 2017

Great show. Interesting and compelling story line. Ribisi is perfect for the part of a life long con, and Cranston is solid as the small-time mob boss, but it's Margot Martindale that brings the show home. She is pure gold. The show may slip a bit here and there in trying to blend in someGreat show. Interesting and compelling story line. Ribisi is perfect for the part of a life long con, and Cranston is solid as the small-time mob boss, but it's Margot Martindale that brings the show home. She is pure gold. The show may slip a bit here and there in trying to blend in some comic relief, but the plot turns carry the day while remaining believable. Too bad one of the reviewers seems to have gotten things backwards by posting kind words while submitting a ZERO. Probably has a lot to do with the show pulling 6.9 right now, I expected higher and it should get their with more reviews. Definitely belongs in the 7.5 to 8.5 range. Check it out.… Expand

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Msand

Jan 24, 2017

A fun to watch comic strip style of show. A little over the top in plot but fun to watch. The acting was excellent and featured many familiar faces. Definitely worth a look.

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Pugnacious

Oct 29, 2017

It is "Justified" less sexy brother. The beginning is considerably slower than the second half, but at the end, you would be disappointed that second season had been canceled (at least I think so). Performance of Bryan Cranston is also a letdown.

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night4

Jan 23, 2017

It's ok, but everyone besides "Pete" is woefully miscast, especially Bryan Cranston. Gliding along on his character from "Breaking Bad" isn't going to cut it here.

There are also WAY too many similarities between this and "Better Call Saul," which is, of course, about another white guyIt's ok, but everyone besides "Pete" is woefully miscast, especially Bryan Cranston. Gliding along on his character from "Breaking Bad" isn't going to cut it here.

There are also WAY too many similarities between this and "Better Call Saul," which is, of course, about another white guy con artist.

I think I'll continue watching it though, if for no other reason than there's really not much else to choose from at the moment.… Expand

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WorldofLucky

Feb 3, 2018

I started watching it as a lark, I was bored and getting ready for work so I started it. Halfway through the first episode I was all in.

I have always liked Giovani Ribisi as an actor. From Saving Private Ryan to Dads, to Avatar. I realize he isn’t what is considered in the superstarI started watching it as a lark, I was bored and getting ready for work so I started it. Halfway through the first episode I was all in.

I have always liked Giovani Ribisi as an actor. From Saving Private Ryan to Dads, to Avatar. I realize he isn’t what is considered in the superstar status but he is one of those character actors that is great to watch. When you saddle him with Margot Martindale, another awesome character actor you get a lot of good show.

He plays a con man who goes by Pete, who is being hunted after tour in prison. He spent the last few years in prison listening to the stories of the perfect family from his cellmate. He gets out and infiltrates his cell-mate’s family as the cellmate (the cellmate hadn’t seen his family for 20 years or so) using the stories he was told. He does this to avoid the man he owes money to, the phenomenal Bryan Cranston.

The first season covers how he has to then save his brother from Bryan Cranston, while maintaining his new identity. Oh, and the kicker is that the family is a bail bond family, meaning they deal with criminals and are involved in working with the law. This throws even more stress on Pete.

Pros: The storytelling is good but what sells it is the acting by everyone involved.

Cons: Some of the plot lines are typical “keep your identity” shenanigans. It doesn’t handle it badly, I just hate that kind of thing.… Expand

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Broyax

Apr 14, 2019

Série policière qui se croit bien maligne mais se révèle très vite incroyablement bidon : invraisemblable d'un bout à l'autre et surtout très ennuyeuse. Tout le monde surjoue là-dedans, car le ton est d'emblée burlesque -sans doute à l'insu de son plein gré, ce qui est pire- et carrémentSérie policière qui se croit bien maligne mais se révèle très vite incroyablement bidon : invraisemblable d'un bout à l'autre et surtout très ennuyeuse. Tout le monde surjoue là-dedans, car le ton est d'emblée burlesque -sans doute à l'insu de son plein gré, ce qui est pire- et carrément débile par moments.

Les acteurs s'enlisent dans cette chienlit au fil d'une écriture bien pauvre, bâclée d'épisodes en épisodes qui sont autant d'occasions de piquer un bon roupillon. Pas crédible une seconde, une série bien conne qui se la joue futée mais qui se prend les pieds dans le tapis et marche sur le rateau qu'elle se prend en pleine gueule. Sans s'en rendre compte.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 10, 2019
Season 2

72
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 9, 2018
Season 1

77
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 7, 2015
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  S1:E10. The Longest Day
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E9. The Turn
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E8. The Roll Over
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E7. Lieutenant Bernhardt
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E6. Coyote Is Always Hungry
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E5. Sam
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E4. The Fury
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E3. Mr. Success
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E2. Safe
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: August 7, 2015