This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

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1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered May 5, 2026

1,000 lbs of dynamite, a $3 million ransom, a casino facing destruction - and as the FBI races against the clock, each step reveals dark secrets. An outrageous true crime saga.

Where to Watch: BBC iPlayer

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Next Air Time: Tue, May 5 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes
E01
The Bomb
Tue, May 5 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 41 min
Unbeknownst to the FBI, a quiet Hungarian immigrant landscaper, with no apparent ties to organised crime and no known record, concocts an elaborate extortion plan.
E02
The Ransom
Tue, May 5 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 41 min
Meticulous and methodical, Big John engineers his ransom scheme with military precision. On paper, it's flawless. But as the deadline approaches, nothing goes according to plan.
E03
The Manhunt
Tue, May 5 2026 5:00 AM GMT+0000 46 min
When the bomb detonates inside Harvey's Wagon Wheel Casino, it leaves behind more than shattered concrete and twisted steel: a maze of unanswered questions.

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