TV series

Once a Thief

1996–1998 · 1 season

A breezy, tongue-in-cheek caper with slick action, playful banter, and a tangled love triangle that keeps things light.

Overview: Once a Thief is a 1997 Canadian television show inspired by the 1996 film of the same name.
How it feels: Light, campy, romantic and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Crime, betrayal, loyalty, love
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
betrayal
loyalty
love
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild