Why Prime Video’s forgotten 6-part heist thriller could be your perfect weekend binge
A syrup heist on screen
The Sticky turns an unusual subject for a crime story into the center of its plot: maple syrup. The 2024 series follows three people involved in a multi-million-dollar theft, each driven by different motives.
The show is a Blumhouse production and takes a fictionalized approach to the events. Its dark comedy and brisk pacing give the six-episode story a lighter tone than a conventional true-crime retelling.
The real theft behind it
The series takes inspiration from the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, which took place in 2011 and 2012. Millions of dollars in syrup went missing in the theft.
The crime became known as one of the largest agricultural heists in Canadian history. The show uses that real-life episode as a loose starting point rather than a direct account.
Martindale at the center
Margo Martindale stars as a maple syrup farmer determined to stand up to the Canadian government. Her character’s fight is tied to what she believes is rightfully hers and belongs to her community.
Although the story follows three central figures, Martindale’s character provides its emotional focus. The compact episode count and comedy make the series an option for viewers seeking a quick weekend watch.
Key points
- The Sticky is a six-episode 2024 dark comedy available on Prime Video.
- Margo Martindale plays a farmer challenging the Canadian government.
- The plot is loosely inspired by Canada’s 2011–2012 maple syrup heist.
- The real theft involved millions of dollars in maple syrup.