Steal is a British crime-thriller television series created by Sotiris Nikitas for Amazon Prime Video, starring Sophie Turner and Jacob Fortune-Lloyd. The series premiered on January 21, 2026, and consists of six hour-long episodes.
The story centers on Zara Dunne, an office worker at a pension management company whose ordinary workday turns into a nightmare when she and her coworkers are caught in the middle of a major heist. The opening episode wastes no time, kicking off with criminals taking control of the London office. This makes for a strong, dynamic start that’s engaging enough to immediately grab attention.
Unfortunately, after this promising beginning, the series quickly loses momentum. The plot becomes predictable and sluggish, and the initial tension fades into something dull and uninspired. While the show attempts a few twists and turns, none feel particularly surprising or memorable.
One of Steal’s stronger elements is its acting. Even without a clear heroic lead, the cast delivers solid performances, with a few likable yet flawed characters scattered throughout. The cinematography is serviceable, but the repetitive background sound design proves more distracting than suspenseful, often undercutting moments that should feel tense.
Overall, Steal might have worked better as a feature-length film. It starts strong but fails to sustain its energy across a full series. In the end, it’s a middling binge, fine for a casual watch if you enjoy heist dramas, but far from groundbreaking.
