The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman

Season

2022

6.9

In this harrowing docuseries, a cruel conman masquerading as a British spy manipulates and steals from his victims, leaving ruined families in his wake.

Clips & Trailers

Trailer #1

Episode List

S1 • E1

They Vanished

In 1993, Robert convinces his college friends he's an MI5 agent. Decades later, a man named David exerts and extreme level of control over a family.

S1 • E2

Chasing a Ghost

The father of an early victim raises the alarm with authorities about his daughters safety. Decades later, the police chase down a bizarre lead.

S1 • E3

Setting the Trap

As Robert continues to exploit and ruin lives, the authorities set a trap in London. Meanwhile, in the present, Sandra's children hold out hope.

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Cast

Stephen Corrall

Peter Smith

Sophie Clifton

Self - Sandra's Daughter

Charlie Ives

Sarah Smith

Self

John Atkinson

Self

Jake Clifton

Self - Sandra's Son

Peter Smith

Self

Mark Clifton

Self - Sandra's Ex-Husband

Robert Hendy-Freegard

Self

Richard Peter O'Sullivan

Bob Brandon