Technically speaking,
a diamond is a crystal lattice of carbon atoms
that forms within the Earth's mantle over millions and millions of years.
ROUGH DIAMOND
CUTTING
FACETING AND POLISHING
A diamond is, above all, a currency.
MISS DOLORES FRANCO
It has the highest weight-to-value ratio in the world.
It's the easiest to transport and the hardest to trace.
They'll tell you every diamond has a unique identification number
and gemological certificate to make it recognizable,
but the truth is that a tiny cut is all that is needed
to turn it into a brand-new diamond.
That's why diamonds are the domain of a specific category of people.
Even before jewelers
or brides-to-be.
Criminals. The big ones.
KEHNDE OBUEDA WARLORD
COSA NOSTRA BOSS
ABDUL-BAASIT AL SARATH ISIS LEADER
200 DAYS BEFORE THE HEIST
I was thinking.
Let's name ourselves after the Reservoir Dogs. Mr. White, Mr. Pink...
Great idea. Are you sure about this guy? He's an idiot.
Are you sure your brother here is a good hacker?
He may look like a weirdo, but he knows his stuff. Relax.
Ladies and gents, may I have your attention,
for I am about to illustrate my superbly brilliant project.
There was a point where even I believed the Diamond Center
was truly impregnable.
Until one day,
I found a tiny crack in its security system.
-Right. -So, let's begin.
This is the entrance to the employee parking lot.
There's an external system of CCTV cameras...
-But Alberto can easily bypass them. -If you say so.
It took me a couple of months, but I cloned
the gate's remote control.
So Uncle Leo can already get you in the garage.
There's a back door here. This one.
That is our tiny crack.
From there, through some utility rooms, we'll reach an armored door.
A tough one, but child's play for our Sandra.
Beyond that door is the nerve center.
The Diamond Center closes at 8:00 p.m.
From then until 11:00 p.m., all alarm systems are switched off,
so the cleaning staff can do their job.
Over the last few months, without fail, they've always left
before the end of their shift.
When exactly?
On average, between 23 and 24 minutes early.
During which time, the most inaccessible and heavily guarded place in the world
is defenseless and deserted.
You're saying we'll have to gradually disable that arsenal
of alarms, armored locks, and security cameras,
working 24 minutes at a time?
Step by step.
Day after day.
Bit by bit, until we reach the vault's security door.
Look at it. Look at this marvel!
It's a fucking work of art.
So, it's a 15-ton door made of steel and concrete.
It's embedded in the wall of the building. Double-locked with a key and combination.
The door has its own time-based alarm system
as well as motion, heat, light and seismic sensors.
Nothing we can't handle.
You make it sound easy.
All I'm saying is that it's routine stuff.
Anyways, we'll tackle that phase when it comes.
What about Phase One? The crack in security and all that.
-Phase One starts today. -Today?
-Today, yes. -Today.
Chin up, guys. Listen. There comes a day
when the rest of our lives can begin.
That day is today.
I forgot you talked like a fortune cookie.
I almost fell for it.
Sweetie, if you haven't noticed, you've already fallen for it.
4 DAYS AFTER THE HEIST
COUSIN OF DENIZ KEMAL CLEANING STAFF
Son of a bitch.
Once, a friend of mine,
a thief with a talent for getting arrested,
told me that prison is like a shopping mall.
A shitty suburban building packed with people who are wasting their lives.
But you can find anything you want there.
Even the most precious goods.
All you have to do is figure out who to ask.
And you? Who the fuck are you?
Don't you read the papers?
Doesn't this face look familiar?
It's an honor, Mr. Notarbartolo.
-What can I do for you? -I need a safe phone.
-Untraceable. -It can be arranged.
-That'll be 2,000. -You want 2,000 for a phone?
For a call.
Three minutes. Any longer, you pay extra.
I don't have that kind of money. Where would I get it?
Strange.
I thought you were the billion-dollar man.
You look a lot like him.
I get it, but I have no money in here. I have nothing in here.
Please, I have to make an important call. I'm begging you.
Let's make it 20,000, then.
You want a real service in exchange for fantasy money.
You're asking me to bet on you.
I like betting.
The odds of you paying me are...
Ten to one.
So, 20,000.
Fine, 20,000 it is.
Agreed, 20,000.
Ioghi!
The privacy is free.
Consider it a gift.
-Hello? -Alberto?
Leonardo, it's you!
-I was so worried! -I need to figure out what happened.
What happened with that receipt? How did it end up in that bag?
I never saw it before. I would never betray you, Leo.
I believe you, Albi.
You have to help me figure out
if Sandra or Ghigo,
or maybe the both of them together,
decided to screw me!
Or if this was some kind of fucking mistake.
If they screwed me over, I want to know what they're planning, got it?
And what they mean to do with the loot.
I'm out of time. People are out to get me.
All right. I'll do what I can.
Yes. Great, thank you.
We'll talk when... I don't know. When I can. Bye.
Pick up, Anna. Please pick up.
TURIN
Are you sure you don't have an appointment?
As I said, I don't have an appointment.
There's a slot in two days.
Listen, for all I know, my husband could be dead in some Belgian prison.
If you were me, wouldn't you do everything to figure things out?
Please.
So, Mrs. Notarbartolo...
BELGIAN CONSUL
Your husband is being detained.
In light of this, communication is forbidden.
My husband is innocent! There must be something you can do.
No. This is the law. I'm sorry. There's nothing that can be done.
What should I do? Get in touch with the embassy?
-Speak to the Minister of Justice? -I doubt it would do you any good.
But I'll give you my advice.
Wait.
Do I look like I can afford to wait?
Wait.
Notarbartolo's lawyer is here.
Some small-time lawyer?
Not exactly.
Give me some good news!
Tell me you found that Turk so we can arrest the Italian!
Today? Perfect. Thank you.
That was Ankara. They found Deniz Kemal. They just put her on a plane to Brussels.
Well, what are you still doing here? Let's go get her!
I don't know how you can stand that idiot.
He wasn't always like that. He's always been a bastard.
-But not like this. Since his wife left... -Khadir!
We can't let him go, René. We're so close. We almost have him.
I read the appeal, Albert,
and I'm sorry, but Lovegrove is right.
Your investigation's hanging by a thread.
RENÉ EAMS JUDGE
-Notarbartolo's involved. I'm sure of it. -That may be true, but there's no proof.
-Sounds like you don't trust me, René. -Listen...
We want to help you. The country needs a culprit.
But you'll need to give us more than a receipt.
What about a witness who testifies that he's lying?
-What are you waiting for? -I just need more time!
Hurry up, then. I can't give you much more.
200 DAYS BEFORE THE HEIST
SAINT NICHOLAS PROTECTOR OF THIEVES
Nicholas, today is the big day.
Tonight, our grand project kicks off.
I've roped in people I love very much, Nick. Very much.
Even my brother, Alberto.
It's a heavy responsibility to bear.
I need your help.
Please.
If you send me a sign to let me know if I am screwing up or not,
I'll be forever grateful, Nick.
Please.
Yes?
What do you mean you were robbed?
Where did this happen?
You want to know what happened? It's a long story.
But very instructive, mind you.
You do realize that you're a disgrace to thieves, right?
And you're drunk! Tell me where you are. We'll pick you up.
Where am I?
Only hours from the heist of our lives...
He's the biggest asshole of all assholes!
How else would you describe him?
An asshole.
Took the words out of my mouth.
If my wife leaves me...
Honey?
Everything okay, honey?
Yeah, listen. My showerhead broke.
-There's water everywhere. Call you back. -Wait a minute.
We didn't have a single customer today.
Not even yesterday.
For two days, I've been thinking about how we spent all of our money.
To be frank, all the money we didn't have.
Honey, relax. I told you.
It's normal for new businesses to struggle somewhat.
I know it's always hard at first. I'm not stupid.
But you never said I'd be here all alone.
I'm doing this for us, for our future.
Don't worry. When I get back, I'll stick to you like glue.
-You'll get sick of me. I promise. -Enough with the promises, Leo.
When are you coming here?
Soon. My bathroom is flooding. I'll call you back. Bye, my love!
There he is, look. That asshole of a dickhead.
Hey!
Get in.
Explain to us what you did.
What the fuck I did? Let me fill you in.
Why not.
So...
I'd like a glass of the 2003 Château Margaux served at exactly 16 degrees.
Not a single degree more. Got it?
I'll notice.
I'll notice if that's not the case.
Thank you.
It's nice to see a man who knows what he wants.
What's a man like you doing here at this hour?
Let's just say that I have a ritual of sorts.
Unfortunately, I'm very superstitious. A good wine brings me luck.
How much luck are you in need of today?
Quite a bit, I'd say.
But I feel like I'm on the right track.
You'll need a whole bottle then.
Perhaps you're right.
The bottle.
-Here you go, sir. -Thank you.
And here it is.
A 2003 Château Margaux.
The best.
Thanks.
-Amazing. -It was nothing.
You're too kind. This too? Nice.
-Is that okay? -Yes, it's all good.
I'm going to fetch a little toy.
-A toy? -A toy.
Yeah, good idea.
Yes. What kind of toy, Jacqueline?
-How could I have known? -How could you not?
She came on to you in a bar at 5:00 p.m.
You're still messing around with prostitutes at your age.
-I can't believe you still do this shit! -I do it, all right? I do it.
We're not all squares like you.
You're only 27, but it feels like I'm talking with my mother.
I still have needs and feelings to express!
Carpe fucking diem! As that guy used to say...
-Brad Pitt. -Let's go home.
No! We're not going back anywhere!
Because a friend of mine once told me
that there comes a day when the rest of our lives can begin.
And that day...
And that day is today. Carpe fucking diem!
-We're going home. You're not up to it. -Yes, I am!
"O Captain! My Captain!"
Let's do it!
Listen up, psycho, don't mess up. One false move and we're all toast!
I've goofed up enough for one night.
I don't know why I still trust you.
Cameras disabled.
This way.
There they are.
-They're leaving. -It's your turn. Are you ready?
Fix the cameras. Get this open.
-Done. -Go ahead, Sandra.
See how good he is?
You should've gauged his skills before, not during this.
I'd shut up if I were you.
Come on.
-Come on! -Wait up!
Move it!
There! That is the alarm control unit.
-Are you feeling up to it? -No problem. I'm in top form.
Go!
Let's see what you can do.
You have exactly 20 minutes.
Perfect! There we go!
Code red! Code red!
Code red? We're fine here.
One of the cleaning ladies is heading back inside!
-Shit! -Fuck!
-What is it? -Wait here. Hold this. I'll be back.
What?
What the hell are you doing? Go away, go away.
I knew it! We're gonna get caught!
I knew it.
Ghigo. Get back to work. False alarm.
Okay, back to work. Now then...
This...
...goes here. This one here...
And this...
Okay, all good.
Now this other one goes... There we go, see?
See how it slips out.
How's that possible?
This one goes here. Here...
No, this is no good.
-It's no good, damn it! -What's wrong?
It's not the control unit!
This is just a decoy!
See? It's fake. It's to mislead us.
Excuse me, are you going to eat that?
-No, I'm full. Go ahead. -You sure?
Yes.
I don't understand the point of an empty control unit.
The point is to trick us. It did seem too easy.
But where's the real one?
Who knows? It could be anywhere.
The only way to know would be to get the construction drawings of the Center.
Why not steal them?
We are-- You are thieves. Let's steal them.
They're kept in an archive with digital face recognition.
Can't be done.
Without those drawings, we might as well pack up and go home.
If we hurry, we can catch the 6:30 p.m. flight.
Hold up.
I might know someone who can help us.
Let's see if this costs me another five percent.
-Good day. Is Mr. Levi in? -Good day.
No.
What's wrong?
Good morning.
What happened?
Someone tricked him into buying a huge batch of synthetic diamonds.
When he realized...
I had even persuaded him to accompany me to Israel.
For Passover.
We bought our tickets two days ago.
-What does that mean? -"Man plans and God laughs."
Right.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
How is he?
Well... He's a tough old nut.
He'll be fine.
I'm sure he will.
I hope to see you again under better circumstances.
Likewise.
6 DAYS AFTER THE HEIST
I can cure your nostalgia for Italy. How about dinner? - Leonardo
IN THE NEXT EPISODE
-May I? -I was just thinking about you.
-We need a plan B. -There is no plan B.
-I'll be alone on our anniversary? -What can I say?
I hate this too, damn it.
Stop staring, or we'll get kicked out!
How can I find her if I don't look?
To what do I owe this visit?