Reviews

• “No one drops the ball. There are no odd tonal shifts, no dips in pace, no bad episodes. /…/ Amongst all of this, there are people. Real people. And what The Helicopter Heist gets right is the portrayal of its characters. /…/ Erik Svedberg-Zelman gives a masterclass in anxiety as the helicopter pilot, Axel, a man whose life is a cocaine-fuelled mess. /…/ There’s something very visceral about the way this particular crime is portrayed that you don’t see too often. It isn’t clean – it’s chaos. And that is what makes this series so watchable (even if you are doing so from through your fingers because the anxiety levels are insanely high). /…/ Each episode is going to have you saying, “Just one more.” Thoroughly well written, directed and performed, this is a fascinating insight into what it takes to pull off one of the most daring crimes in modern Swedish history. /…/ It’s a must watch.”

• “Sweaty and delectable Swedish coup romance. /…/ The Helicopter Heist should and will be a success for Netflix. /…/ It’s exhilarating, believable, well-acted and sweaty, with a long, elaborate and detailed opening sequence that gives a good feel for the characters, and a superb crescendo in the thrilling and deeply impressive sixth episode that depicts the heist itself. /…/ Erik Svedberg-Zelman deserves a special mention for his role as the cocaine-addled brat who is recruited as a pilot but doesn’t have the mentality for the job.”