Steal

On a regular morning at Lochmill Capital, a routine workday is shattered when a violent gang storms the office and forces Zara, an investment analyst, and her close friend Luke to carry out a dangerous plan. What starts as a hostage-style robbery soon points to a much larger operation that targets ordinary pension funds, siphoning off billions. DCI Rhys leads the investigation, but a recent relapse into gambling leaves him financially exposed and vulnerable to scandal. As police inquiries proceed, loyalties shift and hidden motives surface among suspects and insiders, and the series keeps the central mystery unresolved while raising questions about who benefits. It tracks shifting alliances among employees, executives, regulators and criminals while keeping the central puzzle opaque.

Released in 2026, Steal is an original television drama starring Sophie Turner as Zara and Archie Madekwe as Luke, with Jacob Fortune-Lloyd and Andrew Howard in key roles. It was created for TV and filmed in the UK.

As of its 2026 debut, Steal has not received major award nominations. It's early in the show's life cycle, so recognition from bodies like the Emmys or BAFTAs could still emerge as seasons roll out and viewership grows, especially for standout performances. Critics may highlight the writing and tension.

The show's central premise, theft from pension funds, taps into public anxieties about financial security and corporate accountability. Even without long-term markers yet, its blend of office setting, violent crime, and systemic corruption could shape discussions about trust in finance, workplace safety and governance. It echoes interest in finance-set dramas.

Critical and audience response is still forming, with few ratings available at launch. The series foregrounds themes of moral compromise, institutional betrayal, addiction and the ripple effects of white collar crime on ordinary people. Performances by Turner and Madekwe, and the flawed DCI, provide an emotional anchor amid procedural tension.