The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
Based on a real case, this miniseries follows a struggling couple pulled into an outrageous insurance fraud after a man pretends to die to escape financial ruin. As the lie grows, the story focuses on manipulation, family strain, and the consequences of living inside a deception.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
We meet John and Anne Darwin, a couple plagued by debt. Facing bankruptcy John decides to fake his own death using his canoe, much to the horror of his wife. They successfully pull it off and John goes into hiding while Anne consoles her sons.
Apr 17, 2022 · 47m -
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Episode 2
John successfully applies for a passport to create a new identity, while forcing Anne to demand an inquest into his death so they can get the insurance pay out.
Apr 18, 2022 -
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Episode 3
John has had enough of being dead and returns to England to declare he is suffering from amnesia. Journalists hunt down Anne in Panama and their story starts to unravel.
Apr 19, 2022 -
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Episode 4
The truth emerges when Anne and John are interviewed by the police. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty on the grounds of marital coercion.
Apr 20, 2022
