Just days after landing on Netflix, The Diamond Heist detonated across screens and timelines alike, vaulting past Black Mirror to assert a top spot until WrestleMania barged in and took the throne. Still, the excitement surrounding this three-part docuseries is way from quiet. With Guy Ritchie within the producer’s chair, the show is anything but subtle, mixing real-life grit with the cinematic gloss he’s known for.
An Outrageous $460M Scheme Straight From The Streets Of London
The story, set against the backdrop of London in 2000, unpacks an audacious try and lift a diamond collection price a staggering $460 million from the Millennium Dome, now often known as the O2 Arena. It’s a tale of meticulous planning, flawed execution, and the Metropolitan Police’s Flying Squad swooping in with precision.
What makes this saga electric isn’t just the size of the crime; it’s the way it’s told. The series leans into the absurdity of the heist, letting either side, the cops and the crooks, paint the image in their very own voices.
Social Media’s Verdict
Viewers haven’t been shy about their love for it. Social media is practically dripping in praise. One recent post by a fan read, “In the event you’re a Guy Ritchie fan you’ll want to watch #TheDiamondHeist on Netflix immediately.”
In the event you’re a Guy Ritchie fan you’ll want to watch #TheDiamondHeist on Netflix immediately.
— K (@MsssKayyy) April 19, 2025
One other viewer said, “#TheDiamondHeist on #Netflix was the most effective true crime doco’s I’ve seen shortly. Loved it. Guessing till the tip the way it all got here together. Loved how British it felt too, the flashbacks and nostalgia. Good!”.
#TheDiamondHeist on #Netflix was the most effective true crime doco’s I’ve seen shortly. Loved it. 👏👏 Guessing till the tip the way it all got here together. Loved how British it felt too, the flashbacks and nostalgia. Good!
— Gem (@gemrocks17) April 21, 2025
A 3rd echoed, “What a story! ! Good documentary with classic [Guy Ritchie] touches. Binged all 3eps and loved every minute! Hugely entertaining and really interesting.”
@netflix #TheDiamondHeist what a story!! Good documentary with classic @GuyRitchie1968 touches. Binged all 3eps and loved every minute! Hugely entertaining & very interesting.
Highly recommend!— Maria (@mariadublin11) April 20, 2025
But with the hype comes heat. The choice to highlight one among the actual perpetrators hasn’t sat well with everyone.
One critic penned a review on IMDb, stating, “On the one hand this is sort of an interesting heist with story to inform. On the opposite that is such a slick snd glossy production that it finally ends up glamorising and sanitising the true crime and gangsters as if it’s one among Guy Ritchies dramas.”
They went on so as to add, “There’s a difference between TV drama and reality in spite of everything, and I feel a distinct production style would have helped. It also gives lots of attention and voice to the criminals themselves, which is what they need (as they are saying in their very own words). Almost leading to giving the impression they were in the suitable or one way or the other entitled to do what they did.”
Try the trailer of The Diamond Heist below:
It was alleged to be the most important heist of all time…
The Diamond Heist, a 3-part documentary series executive produced by Guy Ritchie, premieres April 16. pic.twitter.com/ZhSsE9odFm
— Netflix (@netflix) March 19, 2025
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