Fingersmith poster
Seen it?

Fingersmith

TV·2005–2005·1 season, 3 episodes·BBC One·Drama, Mystery, Crime·7.3·Created by Aisling Walsh

Streaming on (US) AMC Plus Apple TV Channel Britbox Apple TV Channel See all

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.

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

Episodes by season

Season013Episodes2005Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Fingersmith S01E01Episode 1March 27, 2005—Since she was orphaned, Sue Trinder (Sally Hawkins) has been brought up amongst pickpockets and charlatans. She has been protected and cared
  2. S01E02Fingersmith S01E02Episode 2April 3, 2005—Having disposed of Sue, Rivers takes Maud to London to Mrs Sucksby's house. There Maud learns that Mrs Sucksby is the mastermind behind her
  3. S01E03Episode 3April 10, 2005—Acknowledging the wrong she has done, Maud knows she must escape Mrs Sucksby if she is to rescue Sue. She manages to get out and finds her w

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Shows like Fingersmith all similar shows

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Drama·Crime·MysteryGrantchester2014–present·PBS PassportStreaming on NetflixEavesdropping on the life of Sidney Chambers, a charismatic, charming, crime-fighting clergyman, and his partner in crime Police Inspector Geordie Keating, became a highlight for the audience who revelled in their on…7.7Compare
  2. 02Drama·Crime·MysteryHigh Potential2024–present·ABCStreaming on HuluHigh Potential follows Morgan, a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.7.4Compare
  3. 03Drama·Crime·MysteryCastle2009–2016·ABCStreaming on Amazon Prime VideoCastle follows Rick Castle who is one of the world's most successful crime authors.8.2Compare
  4. 04Drama·Crime·MysteryThe Mentalist2008–2015·CBSStreaming on HuluPatrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation.8.2Compare
  5. 05Drama·Crime·MysteryElementary2012–2019·CBSStreaming on Amazon Prime VideoElementary is a modern-day take on the classic Sherlock Holmes story about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases.8.3Compare
  6. 06Drama·Crime·MysteryDexter2006–2013·Paramount+ with ShowtimeStreaming on fuboTVHe's smart, he's good looking, and he's got a great sense of humor.8.4Compare

Head-to-head pick any opponent

Stack Fingersmith's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.

Fingersmith vs GrantchesterFull episode chartFingersmith vs High PotentialFull episode chartFingersmith vs CastleFull episode chart

Keep exploring top shows

ShortcutThe essential episodes

Short on time? The pilot-to-finale shortcut, only the episodes that matter.

MatchupCompare with another show

Two shows' episode ratings on one chart — settle it.

NetworkBest BBC One shows

More from the same network, ranked by rating.

GenreBest drama shows & films

The top of the drama pile, across both mediums.

GenreBest mystery shows & films

The top of the mystery pile, across both mediums.