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entertainment1 year ago

Margo Martindale Shines in 'The Sticky,' Inspired by Real Maple Syrup Heist

Amazon Prime Video's comedy series 'The Sticky' is inspired by the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, a real-life theft of $18.7 million worth of syrup in Quebec. The show, created by Brian Donovan and Ed Herro, fictionalizes the heist with a faster-paced plot and unique characters, diverging from the true story to add humor and drama. The series follows Ruth Landry, a maple syrup farmer, who plans a heist with the help of a security guard and a mobster. The real heist involved a slow, methodical theft discovered in 2012, leading to multiple arrests.

tv-review1 year ago

Margo Martindale Stars in Hilarious True Crime Series 'The Sticky' on Maple Syrup Heist

"The Sticky" is a dramedy series on Prime Video that humorously dramatizes the infamous Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. Set in a small Quebec town, the show follows three quirky characters—Ruth, a struggling maple farmer; Mike, a Boston mobster; and Remy, a bumbling security guard—as they plot to steal $150 million worth of syrup from the Quebec Maple Association. The series is a wild, comedic ride filled with unexpected twists, culminating in a cliffhanger that suggests a potential second season.