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Masterminds is the true crime series that reveals the amazing techniques used by the world’s most brilliant criminals. Each episode of Masterminds gives viewers a glimpse into the extraordinary world of elite heist specialists, escape artists, forgers, cat burglars and smugglers to name only a few.

These criminal geniuses display a level of planning, originality and even artistry that sets them apart from the world of no-hopers. They comprise a rare and exclusive club where the stakes are high and often the biggest thrill is pulling off the perfect crime. For the armchair investigators watching at home, Masterminds combines the excitement of a caper film with the stimulation an ingenious puzzle.

46 x ½-hour documentary series

Original broadcaster: History Television