Series · 2026 · Documentary

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

Name: This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama
Rating: 4.0
Cast: Igor Grbesic, Ethan Riley, Ian S. Peterson, Michael Solarez, Jennylyn Caterina

1,000 pounds of dynamite. A $3 million ransom. One casino at the edge of disaster.

★4.0 2026 1 Season TV-MA

In 1980, a booby-trapped bomb accompanied by a $3 million ransom note terrorises a casino in Nevada. As the FBI races against the clock, each step uncovers dark secrets and unexpected motives.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Episode 01

The Bomb

May 5, 2026 · 41 min

Unbeknownst to the FBI, a quiet Hungarian immigrant landscaper, with no apparent ties to organised crime and no known record, concocts an elaborate extortion plan.

Episode 02

The Ransom

May 12, 2026 · 41 min

Meticulous and methodical, Big John engineers his ransom scheme with military precision. On paper, it’s flawless. But as the deadline approaches, nothing goes according to plan.

Episode 03

The Manhunt

May 18, 2026 · 46 min

When the bomb detonates inside Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Casino, it leaves behind more than shattered concrete and twisted steel: a maze of unanswered questions.

About the series

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Audience score

★ 4.0 /10

based on 1 votes

Synopsis

In 1980, a booby-trapped bomb accompanied by a $3 million ransom note terrorises a casino in Nevada. As the FBI races against the clock, each step uncovers dark secrets and unexpected motives.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Igor Grbesic

Big John

Ethan Riley

Jim Birges

Ian S. Peterson

John Birges Jr

Michael Solarez

Bill Jonkey

Jennylyn Caterina

Kelly

Marianne Wiedeman

Joan

Lance Caver

Bill

Justin Cotterell

Danny

Where to watch This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 4.0/10 by 1 viewers.