Prime Video’s new six-part thriller “Steal” launched on January 21, 2026, offering a weekend binge focused on a multi-billion-pound pension fund heist. The series features Sophie Turner in a central role, returning to screens in a story that mixes financial crime with personal drama.
The show follows Zara Dunne, played by Sophie Turner, an office worker at the fictional Lochmill Capital in London. Her routine day shatters when a team of highly organized, armed thieves storms the office. The robbers, using sophisticated prosthetics to avoid facial recognition, take the staff hostage. They force Zara and her colleague and friend Luke, played by Archie Madekwe, to help execute fraudulent trades. The goal is to steal £4 billion from the pension funds managed by the company.
In the aftermath, Detective Chief Inspector Rhys Covac, portrayed by Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, leads the investigation to find the money and the culprits. The story quickly reveals that the simple “office heist” is far more complex, with layers of conspiracy involving powerful figures.
What Critics Are Saying About the Show
Reviews for “Steal” have been mixed but generally positive, with many highlighting Turner’s performance as the series’ strongest asset. The Guardian’s review awarded the show four stars, calling it “breathless and hugely entertaining”. Critics note the show starts with a very strong and tense premiere episode that effectively hooks viewers.
However, some reviews point out that the plot becomes convoluted in later episodes. The Hollywood Reporter noted that after a slick first hour, “the next five episodes struggle to keep up the momentum,” with the conspiracy growing “increasingly murky and abstract”. RogerEbert.com’s review called it a “well-made series” but found the plot sometimes “bogged down in exposition” and the finale overly engineered.
A common point of criticism involves the show’s thematic ambitions. While it clearly wants to comment on wealth inequality and a corrupt financial system, some critics feel it doesn’t fully deliver on these big ideas. As one character in the series states, the story unfolds in a world where “millions are dying of hunger, and the people who’ve decided this is how it is, they’re flying their private jets over forest fires”.
Sophie Turner’s Return to a Leading Role
“Steal” marks a significant return for Sophie Turner to a leading television role following her time on Game of Thrones. In interviews, Turner has spoken about taking a break after the iconic series ended, focusing on personal life, and the conscious effort to rebuild her career momentum.
“I needed time to figure out who I was, what I wanted, who I was as an actor,” Turner explained about her time after Game of Thrones.
Her performance as Zara has been widely praised. Reviewers describe her as “outstanding” and note she carries the emotional weight of the series, portraying a character who is “terrified yet levelheaded, vulnerable yet fierce”. Turner herself described Zara as having “a lot of rage and sorrow,” motivations deeply connected to a difficult upbringing with an alcoholic mother. This background is explored in scenes with Anastasia Hille, who plays Zara’s mother, Haley.
The Supporting Cast and Characters
The series features a strong supporting cast. Archie Madekwe plays Luke, Zara’s friend and co-worker who is deeply traumatized by the heist events. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd’s DCI Rhys Covac is a detective with his own personal struggles, including a gambling addiction that complicates the investigation.
The gang of robbers, led by a character called London (Jonathan Slinger), has received some criticism for being thinly drawn. Other notable cast members include Ellie James as DI Ellie Lloyd, Andrew Koji as financial investigator Darren Yoshida, and Peter Mullan who appears as a wealthy defense contractor.
How to Watch Steal on Prime Video
All six episodes of “Steal” are available to stream globally on Prime Video as of January 21, 2026. The episodes are titled:
- Episode 1: “Fill or Kill”
- Episode 2: “Face Value”
- Episode 3: “Short Run”
- Episode 4: “Risk On”
- Episode 5: “Pay Yourself First”
- Episode 6: “Dead Cat Bounce”
Each episode has a runtime of between 42 and 54 minutes, making the full series a manageable single-sitting binge. The show is a British production, filmed in London.
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Viewer Reactions and Feedback
Early viewer reactions on platforms like IMDb are generally favorable, with many praising the show’s pace and Turner’s performance. One viewer called it “the ultimate weekend binge” and “easily one of the best thrillers of 2026 so far”.
However, a notable point of contention among some viewers is the show’s score and sound design. Several user reviews specifically complain about an “overbearing and unrelenting” electronic soundtrack, which they found distracting or grating. This appears to be a divisive element of the production.
Other viewers enjoyed the twists and the financial crime angle, with one noting it “reminded me of Mr. Robot while the plot and atmosphere reminded me of The Night Manager”. The balance of positive and critical feedback suggests “Steal” is a solid, though not flawless, entry in the heist thriller genre that will appeal most to fans of fast-paced, London-set crime dramas.
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