The Riches

The Malloy family are seasoned con artists who pull off one of their boldest schemes by stealing the identity of an ordinary suburban household in the Deep South. Wayne and Dahlia lead the operation with a mix of bravado and careful planning, while their children take on new roles to fit into a tidy, white-picket-fence neighborhood. As they settle into the assumed life, everyday demands, unexpected neighbors, and the strain of keeping secrets test their rules and loyalties. The show balances humor with tense moments, watching how a family used to the underworld adapts to domestic routines, petty social codes, and the temptation to slip back into old habits, all without revealing their past.

Premiered on FX in 2007, created by Dmitry Lipkin, the series stars Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver in the lead roles and blends drama with dark comedy across its run.

Minnie Driver earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama for her performance, recognizing her portrayal of a complex woman juggling affection, ambition, and deception.

The Riches left a mark as a quirky take on the American Dream, turning identity theft into a domestic story that fans still talk about. Eddie Izzard’s turn as a faux suburban patriarch surprised many viewers, and the show’s mix of offbeat humor and moral ambiguity made it a frequent topic in conversations about unconventional TV families.

Critics gave the series mixed to positive reviews, reflected in a middling audience score around 6.8 out of 10 from online voters. Themes include class, family loyalty, reinvention, and the cost of living a lie, with the show often asking if a family can remake itself by pretending to be someone else and what gets lost in the process.