Building Bad
From secret hideouts and lavish mansions to jerry-rigged contraptions and high-tech devices, this series examines what happens when scientists, inventors and engineers turn to the dark side.
Director: Ben Manthorpe
Narco Subs & Stolen Cars
From a groundbreaking capture of a narco-submarine loaded with cocaine in 2019 to the largest car theft bust in Canadian history, this episode reveals how criminals innovate to stay ahead…
Smuggling Tunnels & Mafia Murders
From Junior Johnson's moonshine-fuelled rise in NASCAR to sophisticated smuggling tunnels, this episode delves into how criminal ingenuity has shaped illicit industries.
Alcatraz Escape & Cannabis Cave
From the 1962 Alcatraz escape by Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers to the discovery of heavily-armoured 'narco tanks' in 2023, this episode reveals the constant evolution of criminal strategies.
Diamond Heists & Bone Factories
From Leonardo Notarbartolo's audacious Antwerp diamond heist to an eerie underground bone factory in West Bengal, this episode unveils the extreme lengths criminals go to to evade capture.
Brazilian Bank Burglars & The Unabomber
Discover Brazil's largest bank raid - where a gang used an elaborate tunnel to steal millions - and the chilling campaign of the Unabomber whose mail bombs terrorised the US.
Rumrunners & Clandestine Counterfeiters
Bill McCoy was a Prohibition-era rumrunner whose ingenuity earned him the moniker 'the real McCoy'; we also delve into the colossal counterfeit euro network that flooded Europe with fake currency.
Dynamite Brothers & Eel Smugglers
Witness the explosive tactics of the McNamara brothers in 1910 in LA, explore the dark world of China's illicit antiquities trade, and dive into the hacking feats of John Draper…
Great Hatton Heist & The Slot Machine Master
The story of the Hatton Garden heist where elderly criminals made off with $18 million in valuables, plus a delve into a bloody clash when Mexican cartels shifted from drugs…
El Chapo's Escape Tunnel & The Mastermind Thief
We delve into the audacious escapades of Gerald Blanchard, a master thief who executed high-profile heists, and witness an ingenious tunnel used by El Chapo for his dramatic escape.
Building Bad — Episode 9
From secret hideouts and lavish mansions to jerry-rigged contraptions and high-tech devices, this series examines what happens when scientists, inventors and engineers turn to the dark side.
Cartel CCTV & The Stopwatch Gang
Uncover the exploits of Jeffrey Manchester, who escaped prison and went underground, and explore the intricate Dresden Green Vault burglary where advanced security was overcome by a clever gang.
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