LUXEN
Finding your next obsession
← Back to TV
LUXEN TV Series
It Takes a Thief
1968·3 Seasons·66 Episodes·★ 7.2
Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 3 seasons
Use the season and episode count to judge how much time you want to invest.
Start here
Read the synopsis.
Read the synopsis first, then decide whether the longer arc is worth the commitment.
Explore the same territory
The series
Seasons
Season 1
16 episodes
1968
Season 2
26 episodes
1968
Season 3
24 episodes
1969
Cast
Who's in it
Tap a cast member to discover more of their work.