Los diamantes de Amberes: El robo del siglo

This show feels like it's just telling you a story , no drama, no gimmicks, no "wait till the next twist" nonsense. It's rare to see something on Netflix in 2025 that's this subtle and still holds your attention without even trying.

The plot isn't stretched thin, and nothing feels forced. It moves at a pace that's natural, slow enough to feel real but never boring. You just... keep watching. Not because you're desperate to know "what happens next," but because it's simply good storytelling.

If you need non-stop suspense or a jaw-drop every 10 minutes, this isn't for you. But if you like stories that feel real, characters you believe in, and an overall vibe that's calm but still magnetic, this is such a refreshing watch. Sometimes the best shows don't scream for your attention - they just stay with you.

From the outset, it's unclear whether we're watching a faithful reconstruction of real events or a Blair Witch-style fiction. That ambiguity seems deliberate, and while it unsettles, it also piques curiosity.

The restrained tone in presenting the events is appreciated-it enhances their plausibility. I understand that stories like this require certain narrative and stylistic liberties, and overall, the staging works.

However, as the film progresses, inconsistencies begin to emerge, creating narrative dissonance. By the end, the viewer is likely left with basic, even crucial questions that the director appears to have deliberately avoided. That omission not only weakens the story but leaves the audience with a lingering sense of emptiness.

What initially promised to be a compelling documentary ultimately dissolves into a narrative that doesn't dare to close its own doors. In the end, you're left with a "well... I guess that's it," when you were hoping for something far more impactful.

This series presents a detailed look at a diamond heist. It features interviews with police and robbers, as well as tons of photographs and videos from the case. Overall, it does a great job breaking down the crime, the investigation, and the aftermath.

I didn't know anything about this occurrence before watching but I felt it provided a good picture based on all available evidence.

The only thing I didn't like was the attitude of some of the police who openly admitted they didn't understand how the robbers did certain things which is fine, and obvious. But then based on nothing, they then called the thieves liars when they explained how they did what they did. Basically, policeman came across as unknowledgeable, incompetent, But also extremely confident whatever did happen, the thieves aren't telling the truth...Seem like the lawman was still salty after all these years and just wanted to talk bad about the robbers.

I don't think I have ever written a review of a documentary. Having seen many good documentaries, I was interested in watching this one. What a disappointment! It is just a continuous natterring of a cop's voice with some background assumed happening of the heist. Watching this was a total bore and no facts were laid bare other than assumptions. Eventually it comes to a conclusion after 1 and a half hours, but by then I was totally fed-up and sorry I watched it to conclusion.

No pun intended - no promises either? Well if a movie (or documentary in this case) promises so much (see title) ... well most of the time it will not really be able to hold up to anything close to that. And I would argue the same is true for this one too.

Don't get me twisted, it is a good documentary, nice interviews ... very well constructed ... but is it as big as it promises? Well I'd say no - also some people who are not fluent in every language spoken on planet earth (ok I am exaggerating, but you get my point) might feel left out here - not everyone likes subtitles as much as I do .. and some others. True crime addicts will never get bored of course ...