Fingersmith (2005–2005)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Mystery, Crime1 season, 3 episodes
Fingersmith posterReview score: 72%

Plot

A young woman is hired as a maid to an heiress who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering uncle. But, the maid has a secret: she is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a gentleman to help him seduce the heiress to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until the women discover some unexpected emotions.

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  1. 01Fingersmith S01E01Episode 1S01E01 · 9.0Sue Trinder is a "fingersmith"—a pickpocket—living in the London slums. Orphaned as an infant, she was raised by Mrs. Sucksby, who trained her to be a thief. When Richard "Gentleman" Rivers comes to them with an elaborate scheme to swindle the rich Maud Lilly of her inheritance, Sue agrees to befriend Maud by becoming her maid. But as Sue and Maud grow closer, Sue begins to doubt her commitment to the scam.
  2. 02Fingersmith S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 9.0After conspiring to leave Briar Court and marrying Rivers, Maud reveals that she has been in on the scam from the beginning. Desperate to be free from the prison of her uncle's house, Maud agrees to Rivers's plan to betray Sue, not expecting her feelings for the young woman to go beyond friendship. Then, a shocking truth comes to light that turns her world upside down.
  3. 03Fingersmith S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 9.0As more of Mrs. Sucksby's plot is revealed, Maud escapes to the streets of London, naïve to the dangers lurking around every corner. With nowhere else to go, she seeks the help of one of her uncle's old business associates. At the asylum, Sue is subjected to cruel and inhumane treatments, but she has a trick up her sleeve to gain her freedom and take her revenge.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode3Episodes2005Aired 9.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Fingersmith S01E01Season's bestEpisode 1March 27, 2005 9.0Sue Trinder is a "fingersmith"—a pickpocket—living in the London slums. Orphaned as an infant, she was raised by Mrs. Sucksby, who trained h
  2. S01E02Fingersmith S01E02Episode 2April 3, 2005 9.0After conspiring to leave Briar Court and marrying Rivers, Maud reveals that she has been in on the scam from the beginning. Desperate to be
  3. S01E03Fingersmith S01E03Episode 3April 10, 2005 9.0As more of Mrs. Sucksby's plot is revealed, Maud escapes to the streets of London, naïve to the dangers lurking around every corner. With no

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Castfull cast & details

Sally HawkinsSally HawkinsSue TrinderElaine CassidyElaine CassidyMaud LillyRupert EvansRupert EvansRichard 'Gentleman' RiversCharles DanceCharles DanceMr. Chistopher LillyImelda StauntonImelda StauntonMrs. SucksbyPolly HemingwayPolly HemingwayMrs. StilesDavid TroughtonDavid TroughtonMr. IbbsSarah BadelSarah BadelMrs. Frobisher

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