Since Friday November 22, The Heist of the Sky is all the rage on Netflix. In just a few days, this Swedish adaptation has already climbed to 5th place in the platform's top 10. Directed by Daniel Espinosa, this series is inspired by a real heist, which occurred at the end of the 2000s. We tell you!
This is a perfect series for those who appreciated the plot of The Money Heist ! Since November 22, Netflix users have noticed that the series The Heist of the Skyby Daniel Espinosa, appeared in the catalog. In this new feature, already ranked 5th in the platform's top 10, we can follow the adventures of thugs who, in 2009, decided to rob a Swedish bank in order to steal several million in cash before fleeing by helicopter. . Incredible facts to say the least but which took place in real life, not far from Stockholm, since this series was inspired by one of the biggest heists ever recorded in Sweden.
The Heist of the Sky (Netflix): zoom on this impressive heist which inspired the series
In September 2009, a helicopter landed on the roof of a bank located in Västberga (a bank renowned for its foolproof security, located a few kilometers from the Swedish capital) around 5:30 a.m. As the Swedish spokesperson at the time told AFP, “at least two men were seen outside the helicopter. They entered the building breaking windows. Immediately afterwards, explosions were heard coming from inside the building..” And after their stealthy passage, the robbers got their hands on several bags of notes representing several million dollars, without firing a single shot, before fleeing, under the stunned eyes of the police who were then on the spot, helpless But as in any crime, the suspects were then arrested shortly after, then prosecuted for the bank robbery, but also for blocking several roads, and for the theft of the helicopter used. .
The Heist of the Sky (Netflix): what should we expect in this new series?
If the robbery of this Swedish bank strongly inspired this new production, fans of action series will also have the opportunity to discover the entire process that led the robbers to take action. Led by actors Mahmut Suvakci and Ardalan Esmaili, this Swedish thriller tells the story of the organization of this heist, but also the motivations of each of the characters until their arrest. Thus offering a good dose of drama to this series which, like The Money Heist (which is not inspired by real events), should please as many people as possible!
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