{"id":529223,"date":"2023-08-09T22:52:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-con-2020\/"},"modified":"2024-03-09T15:05:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T21:05:10","slug":"shows-like-the-con-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-con-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like The Con (2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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7.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 57 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“The Con” is a docuseries that examines the origin and impact of the 2008 financial crisis in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Patrick Lovell, Gregory Harrison, Prentiss Cox, Olivia R. Queener
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7.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 228 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg narrates this series exploring the troubling tales of people taken in by claims and promises that proved too good to be true, from identity fraud and misleading romance to the high-profile college admission scandal and Fyre Festival. It reveals how the victims were fooled and shows the cost of their false trust — emotional and financial. Featuring interviews with the key people caught up in the cons, including victims and eyewitnesses, and, in some cases, law enforcement and the perpetrators themselves.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Whoopi Goldberg, Johnathan Walton, Laura Linda Bradley, Stephen Brown
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1 season, 8 episodes, 123.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Attach\u00e9 (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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Avshalom, a successful musician, relocates to Paris when his wife Annabelle gets a job there. They are greeted by terrorist attacks, and the dream of a romantic year abroad soon turns into a nightmare.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Eli Ben-David, H\u00e9lo\u00efse Godet, Eli Lax, Florence Bloch
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1 season, 10 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Strange Empire (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1812 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In 1869 Janestown on the Alberta-Montana border, three women band together for survival after the men in their town are murdered.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Western<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Cara Gee, Tattiawna Jones, Melissa Farman, Aaron Poole
Creators:<\/strong> Laurie Finstad-Knizhnik
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1 season, 13 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Pool (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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Australia is the world capital of pools; they are both our playground and our battleground – that’s why the pool is so central to our identity.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> History<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Madeleine Madden, Myf Warhurst, Peter FitzSimons, Eliza Reilly
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1 season, 2 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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SMU Football: The Hilltop (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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Genre:<\/strong> Sport<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Billy Gibbons, Marklen Kennedy
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In the world of television, where true crime and docuseries have seen a meteoric rise in popularity, “The Con” (2020) stands out as a compelling anthology series. This ABC News production delves into the heart of various cons, frauds, and schemes that have shocked the public. Through interviews, archival footage, and commentary, “The Con” unravels the intricacies of these deceptive practices, providing viewers with a detailed look into the minds of both the con artists and their unsuspecting victims.<\/p>\n

Understanding the Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “The Con” isn’t just another true crime series. It’s a deep dive (without the clich\u00e9) into the psychology of deception. Each episode focuses on a different case, ranging from high-profile scandals to personal stories of deceit. The series doesn’t just recount events; it explores the how and why behind these cons, offering insights into the methods used by con artists to manipulate and deceive.<\/p>\n

The Structure of the Show<\/h2>\n

“The Con” is meticulously structured. Episodes are standalone, allowing viewers to jump in at any point without feeling lost. This format is particularly effective for a series covering such a wide range of topics. Here’s a closer look at what makes the structure work:<\/p>\n