This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist(2026)
DocumentaryCrimeDrama
First Air Date: 2026-05-05
Average Runtime: 41m
Rating: 4.0
Votes: 1
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
In 1980, a booby-trapped bomb accompanied by a $3 million ransom note terrorises a casino in Nevada. As the FBI races against the clock, each step uncovers dark secrets and unexpected motives.
Keywords
gamblingnevadaransomobsessionfbidysfunctional familyterrorismcriminal mastermindhostage situationtrue crimebomb threat1980smanhuntmoney heistsuspensefulreconstruction
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Episodes: 3E01
The Bomb
Air Date: 2026-05-05
Unbeknownst to the FBI, a quiet Hungarian immigrant landscaper, with no apparent ties to organised crime and no known...
E02
The Ransom
Air Date: 2026-05-12
Meticulous and methodical, Big John engineers his ransom scheme with military precision. On paper, it’s flawless. But...
E03
The Manhunt
Air Date: 2026-05-18
When the bomb detonates inside Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Casino, it leaves behind more than shattered concrete and twisted...
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