Right now, and I won’t bog this article down with specifics, it feels like theGolden Age of Scammers! Between scrolling through thedramaon our news feeds, it can be cathartic to seescam artists, schemers, and crooks fallharder than Enron stocks in 2001. Luckily, there isno shortage of streaming seriesthat give us just what we need — with stunning cinematography, acting, and well-crafted story structure to boot.
We’ve gathered the best shows about scammers getting their comeuppance across all the streamers so you can find the one that makes you believe in justice again. Here are the best scammer shows streaming now.
For more recommendations, check out our list of thebest shows on NetflixandHuluor thebest shows to bingeacross all platforms.
‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 7.3/10
Apple Cider Vinegar
Based on themany stories told by fraudulent Australian wellness guruBelle Gibson,Apple Cider Vinegarisa dazzling retelling of Gibson’s rise and fall, starring a trio of amazing talents. Taking on the role of the guru herself isKaitlyn Dever, who finds the truth in the pathological liar who used fake cancer diagnoses to build a wellness brand. Acting as perfect foils to shine a light on Dever’s performance areAlycia Debnam-CareyandAisha Dee, who are acting their butts off alongside her, taking on the roles of her main competitor and assistant, respectively. This fast-paced six-episode miniseries is an emotional rollercoaster that will have you constantly questioning what’s real.
Watch on Netflix
‘Inventing Anna’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 64% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Inventing Anna
Creative powerhouseShonda Rhimes, who built an empire out of serialized dramas across broadcast, cable, and streaming,presents the unbelievable story ofAnna Sorokin, who scammed her way into the lives of wealthy New York elites by posing as a rich heiress.Inventing AnnastarsJulia Garneras she gives a well-deserved Emmy-nominated performance as the titular Anna that almost makes you root for this young woman who ruins the lives of everyone she meets. But Garner isn’t the only one acting up a storm —she’s surrounded by a great ensemble, includingAnna Chlumsky,Arian Moayed, andLaverne Cox.
‘The Dropout’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.5/10
The Dropout
Another star-studded ensemble that had the Emmys bleeding nominations,The DropoutstarsAmanda Seyfried(Mank) giving the performance of her career. Inspired by the Stanford dropout-turned-biotech entrepreneur who lied her way to the top of the blood-testing industry,Elizabeth Holmes, the series shows the meteoric rise of Theranos as Holmes builds a billion-dollar company atop a foundation of bad science and deceptionuntil it comes crashing down around her. As Seyfried portrays Holmes, she delivers a fantastic mix of intense ambition, foolhardy confidence, and overwhelmed desperation as she infuses the role with a shot of humanity. And as I mentioned, the cast is filled with brilliant talent likeNaveen Andrews,Laurie Metcalf, andWilliam H. Macy.
Watch on Hulu
‘Dirty John’ (2018 - 2020)
Rotten Tomatoes: 78% | IMDb: 7.3/10
Dirty John
Based onChristopher Goffard’spopular true-crime podcast,Dirty Johnis an anthology series that recreates the events of a single case per season. The first season takes the investigative journalism in Goffard’s podcast and dramatizes the case of John “Dirty John” Meehan. The case surrounds Meehan’s relationship with a Los Angeles interior designer and the abuse and manipulations that slowly unfold until things spiral into a fatal encounter.Eric BanaandConnie Brittontake on the roles of the main couple, and they are both excellent together — especially Bana, who manages to beimmensely charming while concealing an undertone of menace. The second season, starringAmanda PeetandChristian Slater, keeps the style and top-tier storytelling but departs from the subjects of the original podcast to focus onthe murder case of Dan and Betty Broderick.
‘Super Pumped’ (2022 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 68% | IMDb: 7.3/10
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Another anthology drama focusing on a single topic each season,Super Pumpeddives into the schemers behind big companies, the first season exploring the origins of Uber andthe upcoming season set to center on Facebook. This series falls into the genre that I’ve previously dubbed “Corporate Biopics,” with the likes ofBlackBerryandUnfrostedthat dramatize theorigin story of a company by giving it a provocative narrative.Joseph Gordon-Levittlends his talents to serve as the face of the rideshare’s former CEO,Travis Kalanick, who helped found the company that upended the taxi industry before he was booted from his own company. Gordon-Levitt’s performance elevates this classic tale of greed, disruption, and betrayal.
‘The Thing About Pam’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 46% | IMDb: 7.2/10
The Thing About Pam
A rare true-crime comedy,The Thing About Pamtakes the real events of the murder ofBetsy Fariaand fashions them into a darkly quirky story about her friend Pam’s involvement in her death. Breathing life into the titular Pam isRenée Zellweger, who jauntily struts her way through this tangled web of lies and evidence tampering. The series has been compared to theCoen Brothers’crime comedyFargo, and that feels like the most accurate tonal comparison, as the show balances the serious themes of death with the farcical (and often unpredictable) behavior that people can exhibit when trying to get away with murder.
Watch on Peacock
‘The Catch’ (2016 - 2017)
Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDb: 7.1/10
The secondShonda Rhimesseries on the list,The Catchhas bigThe Thomas Crown Affairvibes mixed in with the steamy sensuality you would expect from a Shondaland production. The story followsMireille Enosas a private investigator who is searching for a notorious conman and thief who turns out to be her fiancé, played byPeter Krause— a fact she learns after he takes everything she owns. The show is a thrilling game of cat-and-mouse that revels in spycraft while staying grounded in the emotional connection between the scorned lover and the con artist who used her to stay ahead of the investigation. The episodes are a nice mix of procedural cases that intertwine with the overarching mystery of the conman’s identity, which facilitates an engaging pace for the story.
‘White Collar’ (2009 - 2014)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 8.2/10
White Collar
Saving the best for last,White Collaris one of the top “bad guy uses evil for good” series out there, tied with the likes ofLeverageand the rebootLeverage: Redemption. It also helps that no real people were hurt or scammed in order for this procedural dramedy to exist. The show follows the uneasy alliance between an FBI agent who specializes in white-collar crimes, played byTim DeKay, and a charismatic con artist, played byMatt Bomer, who lends his expertise in forgery, art theft, and other assorted cons in exchange for not going to prison. The series was made during theUSA Network“Characters Welcome” era, and boy, does it have great characters! The procedural aspect is very much secondary to the friendship of mutual respect that slowly develops between the two leads — and the heartache when betrayal inevitably tears them apart.
