This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist
Seen it?2026 | 1 seasons | 41 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a small audience and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 41 minutes, about 2 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
- Igor GrbesicBig John
- Ethan RileyJim Birges
- Ian S. PetersonJohn Birges Jr
- Michael SolarezBill Jonkey
- Jennylyn CaterinaKelly
- Marianne WiedemanJoan
- Lance CaverBill
- Justin CotterellDanny
- Braydon FordYoung Jim
- Dreyson FordYoung John Jr