The research behind this docuseries was incredible. This foiled bank heist was something I had never heard of, but I became riveted by the complicated plans. The answers to the investigation largely occurred from luck rather than an ingenious detective connecting the dots to clues.
I watched the film 30 Minutes Or Less before I watched this series and noticed some surprising parallels. Both involve a pizza delivery driver, a bomb strapped to someone's chest and a large amount of money at stake. However, the real world version is far more peculiar and full of eccentric characters.
Those involved in the scheme were deeply angry and felt that the world owed them. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong is deeply troubling and I was even frightened of her as I was watching footage of her. Her eyes are deeply troubling and multiple eyewitnesses tie her to locations close to the bank during the time of the robbery.
While there were answers about the crime, there are still many, many questions that will most likely never be answered. This is due to the fact that many people involved have since passed away from natural causes. The research involved in bringing all of this information to light is something that I deeply respect and admire. The dedication to such a difficult investigation and finding answers is truly admirable.
This is one of Netflix's best true crime series. The quality and attention to detail is truly amazing. I hope that 2021 brings more docuseries exactly like this one. I highly suggest to watch the show and peruse other docuseries that are also on Netflix.
