Netflix Drops Season 2 of Acclaimed Crime Drama 'Crooks'
Netflix has released the new season of the European thriller 'Crooks', which crime drama fans are calling the 'best series ever'. The show, which first premiered in 2024, returned for its second season in April 2026, moving the action to Thailand.
The series follows Charly (Frederick Lau), a man forced back into a life of crime when his family is kidnapped due to his shady past. Along with getaway driver Joseph (Christoph Krutzler), Charly must steal a valuable gold coin. When the heist goes wrong, the duo travels across Europe—from Berlin to Vienna to Marseilles—to rescue his family from organized crime groups.
Critical and Audience Praise
Audiences have heaped praise on the show. One IMDb user gave it a 10/10, writing: 'The Story is Perfect. I haven't had such an intense series experience in a long time. For me, it's easily one of the best series I've ever watched.' Another awarded it 9/10, calling it an 'excellent series' that 'keeps you engaged'. A third reviewer described it as a 'fantastic series' with 'elements of Dogs of Berlin with a Guy Ritchie edge', adding that it has 'a very human touch'. A fourth titled their review 'Entertaining thriller with action and suspense', noting that it 'lulls you into binge watching all eight episodes without much thought'.
Season 2 Plot and Setting
Season 2 takes place in Thailand, expanding the international scope of the series. This time, Charly is forced to steal the same gold coin from the government, which threatens to imprison him and his family for a crime he did not commit. Netflix describes the show as 'an adventurous and action-packed road trip across three national borders'.
Where to Watch
'Crooks' Season 2 is streaming now on Netflix. The first season is also available for new viewers to catch up before diving into the new episodes.
