Sneaky Pete (2015)

Synopsis

A con man on the run from a vicious gangster takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, “reuniting” with Pete’s estranged family, a colorful, dysfunctional group that threatens to drag him into a world just as dangerous as the one he’s trying to escape - and, just maybe, give him a taste of the loving family he’s never had.

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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Giovanni Ribisi as Pete Murphy / Marius Josipović
• Marin Ireland as Julia Bowman
• Margo Martindale as Audrey Bernhardt
• Peter Gerety as Otto Bernhardt
• Shane McRae as Taylor Bowman
• Libe Barer as Carly Bowman
• Jay O. Sanders as Sam
• Justine Cotsonas as Shannon
• Jacob Pitts as Lance Lord
• Ethan Embry as Pete Murphy

If you liked Sneaky Pete, try

• Lucky
• Furious
• The Lincoln Lawyer
• Goliath
• Lupin
• Matlock
• Firefly
• Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine

BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas with a twist, Sneaky Pete is a great pick. The show follows a clever con man who escapes a dangerous gangster by taking on the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete. What makes it really interesting is how he gets tangled up with Pete’s estranged family, who are quirky and complicated, pulling him into a risky world that mirrors the one he’s trying to leave behind. It’s not just about crime, though; there’s this surprising warmth as he experiences a kind of family connection he’s never known. Giovanni Ribisi leads the cast with a strong performance, and the mix of tension and unexpected moments keeps you hooked through all three seasons. If you like shows like Lupin or The Lincoln Lawyer, this one’s got that same blend of smart storytelling and character depth that makes binge-watching feel like time well spent.