The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman
From the acclaimed filmmakers behind The Imposter, this three-part series tells the jaw-dropping story of one of the world's most audacious conmen who was convicted in 2005 for stealing fortunes and destroying multiple lives. But now, in an incredible twist, the story reaches into the present day, with a desperate family who fear for their mother's safety.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-MA
From the acclaimed filmmakers behind The Imposter, this three-part series tells the jaw-dropping story of one of the world's most audacious conmen who was convicted in 2005 for stealing fortunes and destroying multiple lives. But now, in an incredible twist, the story reaches into the present day, with a desperate family who fear for their mother's safety.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
They Vanished
Tue, Jan 18, 2022 48 mins
In 1993, Robert convinces his college friends he's an MI5 agent. Decades later, a man named David exerts and extreme level of control over a family.
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