# Money Heist (2017–2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/money-heist/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 91/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 90% |
| Creator | Álex Pina |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Seasons | 5 (41 episodes) |
| Language | Spanish |
| Country | Spain |

## Quick answer

Money Heist (2017–2021) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller series created by Álex Pina, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (91%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.2/10), TMDB fan (90%) across 5 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

A pulpy, propulsive heist saga that conquered the world — undeniably overstretched in its later seasons, but at its best a masterclass in cliffhanger craftsmanship.

## Synopsis

A criminal mastermind known only as the Professor recruits eight strangers to carry out the most audacious heist in history — occupying the Royal Mint of Spain to print billions — in a twisty, adrenalized thriller that became a global phenomenon.

## Cast

Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Money Heist worth watching?**
Yes — Money Heist earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 91%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10, TMDB fan 90%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). A pulpy, propulsive heist saga that conquered the world — undeniably overstretched in its later seasons, but at its best a masterclass in cliffhanger craftsmanship.

**Why is Money Heist so highly rated?**
Money Heist scores 85% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 91/100, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 90%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. A pulpy, propulsive heist saga that conquered the world — undeniably overstretched in its later seasons, but at its best a masterclass in cliffhanger craftsmanship. See the full breakdown on the Money Heist series page.

**Is Money Heist the same as La Casa de Papel?**
Yes. Money Heist is Netflix’s English title for *La Casa de Papel*. Watch in season order; Part numbering on Netflix maps to seasons.

**Is Money Heist on Netflix?**
Yes — Money Heist is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is Money Heist on Prime Video?**
No — Money Heist is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Money Heist come out?**
Money Heist first aired in 2017 and ran through 2021 (2017–2021). Created by Álex Pina; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Money Heist are there?**
Money Heist has 5 seasons across 41 episodes (2017–2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Money Heist?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Money Heist’s 41 episodes take roughly 31 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Money Heist?**
Money Heist streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Money Heist?**
Money Heist stars Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso. Created by Álex Pina.

**How many episodes are in Money Heist?**
Money Heist has 41 episodes across 5 seasons (2017–2021).

**What is Money Heist about?**
A criminal mastermind known only as the Professor recruits eight strangers to carry out the most audacious heist in history — occupying the Royal Mint of Spain to print billions — in a twisty, adrenalized thriller that became a global phenomenon.

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