Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker star as conwomen pulling off one last job in Frauds, a new six-part drama co-created by Jones and Anne-Marie O'Connor. The series follows Bert (Jones), released from prison into the care of her former partner-in-crime Sam (Whittaker) after a cancer diagnosis. Their toxic friendship and past scams drive a heist plot that explores betrayal, guilt, and love.
The show blends a Thomas Crown Affair-style caper with deep character study. Bert has planned a grand heist from prison, targeting Salvador Dalí's The Great Masturbator at the Museo Reina Sofía. They recruit a forger (Elizabeth Berrington) and an art collector (Kate Fleetwood), while evading their old boss Miss Take (Talisa Garcia).
Jones delivers a complex performance as the resentful, thrill-seeking Bert, while Whittaker shines as the guilt-ridden Sam. The non-linear timeline adds intrigue, revealing backstory after thrilling set-pieces. Critics praise the series as stylish, emotionally rich, and feminist without preaching.
