Dirty Money (2018)

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 26, 2018
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 33 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 45
  3. Negative: 10 out of 45

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  1. KrysTantra
    Jan 30, 2018
    9
    Right off the start in episode one we learn that Volkswagen are the Nazi's that liked to gas people. And in the second episode we learn that race car drivers are evil dick heads. Still watching, but so far so good!
  2. meinsouza
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Beware, Trumptards can't seem to realize their president is a complete fraud and are coming here to say bad things about this wonderfully well done series of documentaries....it has its flaws but it is overwhelmingly good.
  3. RLJ05
    Feb 19, 2018
    9
    A great show that provides examples of a wide array of financial crimes, each episode contains detailed evidence and testimony the from people involved.
  4. BenjiF
    Jan 29, 2018
    0
    Reasonable journalism wrapped up in politically charged opinions that are preachy at best, and overtly racist at worst. The first episode quite literally violates Godwin's law, openly comparing German companies to the Nazis.

    If you are a tinfoil wearing moonbat, you will love this series, especially the last episode on how Trump is a scam artist. Sane people would probably find    Reasonable journalism wrapped up in politically charged opinions that are preachy at best, and overtly racist at worst. The first episode quite literally violates Godwin's law, openly comparing German companies to the Nazis.

    If you are a tinfoil wearing moonbat, you will love this series, especially the last episode on how Trump is a scam artist. Sane people would probably find almost any other use of their time to be productive.    … Expand
  5. Breezy14
    Feb 7, 2018
    2
    Some of it was sort of interesting (the maple syrup episode), but as usual politically biased. Talk about Nazis, Russians, and Trump. In my opinion, documentaries should be unbiased.
  6. dxlord
    Feb 9, 2018
    0
    I was enjoying this series until the Trump segment. It portrayed him as a scam artist & his voters as idiots. They claimed Trump never really ran most of his projects, but then blamed him for all failures. They only interviewed former employees who were unhappy. They also interviewed the former White House ethics boss who allegedly quit because he was alarmed after Trump took office.I was enjoying this series until the Trump segment. It portrayed him as a scam artist & his voters as idiots. They claimed Trump never really ran most of his projects, but then blamed him for all failures. They only interviewed former employees who were unhappy. They also interviewed the former White House ethics boss who allegedly quit because he was alarmed after Trump took office. However, he was there for all 8 years of Obama's admin while the IRS scandal, Fast & Furious, IRS, Iran payoff & Benghazi occurred. I now wonder what biases were cloaked in previous episodes.… Expand
  7. ShiArch
    Feb 12, 2018
    2
    This show (yes show, not a documentary as they claim) tries to take the easy route by including current politics in a show about Nazis and serous financial crimes. There is nothing wrong with that as such but a documentary is supposed to give a balanced view of affairs not just interviews of laid off/ex-employees. Lazy cash in attempt that tries to cover all buzzwords to get attention.
  8. imafallguy
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    The Netflix series Dirty Money is an impeccably timed release that implores its viewers to consider a single question: “At what cost?”

    Dirty Money consists of six independent episodes, each crafted by a different director, that share a central and essential theme: the relentless pursuit of capital gains- so revered in free markets- has the capability to crush the very consumers who fuel    The Netflix series Dirty Money is an impeccably timed release that implores its viewers to consider a single question: “At what cost?”

    Dirty Money consists of six independent episodes, each crafted by a different director, that share a central and essential theme: the relentless pursuit of capital gains- so revered in free markets- has the capability to crush the very consumers who fuel its existence, if left unchecked.

    Spotlighting goliath, multinational corporate entities that generate returns for investors with brutal efficiency and no trace of soul, to clinical narcissists who have no heart, episodes two and three in particular highlight that playing by the rules doesn't always equate to following the golden one.

    As if there was ever a question, Netflix continues to offer proof of its unequivocal dominance over the domain of 21st century mass-market media.    … Expand
  9. MrNonono
    Feb 15, 2018
    6
    The documentary show the other side of Gordon Gecko's "Greed is Good". It's good for a couple of people and bad for the rest. The show picks up the moralistic tone of Michael Moore, criticizing society.
    If have followed the news, this feel very familiar and a bit stale. Yes, we know that the AIDS medicine guy Shkreli is probably a sociopath that only cares about himself. Many people on    The documentary show the other side of Gordon Gecko's "Greed is Good". It's good for a couple of people and bad for the rest. The show picks up the moralistic tone of Michael Moore, criticizing society.
    If have followed the news, this feel very familiar and a bit stale. Yes, we know that the AIDS medicine guy Shkreli is probably a sociopath that only cares about himself. Many people on the top achieved that position by being ruthless crazy or evil, what's new?

    The only new thing are random people attacking it on the internet by calling a documentary biased. Ever seen a true neutral documentary? That will be the most boring powerpoint slideshow ever.    … Expand
  10. jegcel
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    Yes, it's politically charged. Yes, it's not inclined towards an immaculate view of the Trump presidency, BUT the show's first episode (Volkswagen scandal) and the Cartel's Bank episode (HSBC) offer great insights into how the world works. Both episodes offer a chilling view on the consequences of rampant neoliberalism, and how contemporary capitalism is oiled with laundering schemes,Yes, it's politically charged. Yes, it's not inclined towards an immaculate view of the Trump presidency, BUT the show's first episode (Volkswagen scandal) and the Cartel's Bank episode (HSBC) offer great insights into how the world works. Both episodes offer a chilling view on the consequences of rampant neoliberalism, and how contemporary capitalism is oiled with laundering schemes, corruption and fraud. Recommended viewing.… Expand
  11. JPhardboiled
    Feb 5, 2018
    7
    2nd episode about white collar pieces of **** Scott Tucker stole billions from millions of poor people for "business." What a piece of **** that deserves to rot in prison.

    Him and his cronie attorney Tim Muir were so concerned with how they were treated when arrested, yet they can't imagine and really don't care to imagine the pain they caused millions of poor people by taking    2nd episode about white collar pieces of **** Scott Tucker stole billions from millions of poor people for "business." What a piece of **** that deserves to rot in prison.

    Him and his cronie attorney Tim Muir were so concerned with how they were treated when arrested, yet they can't imagine and really don't care to imagine the pain they caused millions of poor people by taking advantage of them. These are the TRUE pieces of **** of society, White collar pieces of garbage    … Expand
  12. AlanJK47
    Mar 23, 2018
    0
    Leftist idiots who camp out in the echo chambers of San Fran and NYC will LOVE this. It'll be their "happy safe place" alright. Most of the so called "facts don't check out. Or are not proven at best. There is a piece or two like the Maple Syrup industry to trick simpletons into being able to convince themselves it's "not that biased" but in all seriousness; this "documentary" is just anLeftist idiots who camp out in the echo chambers of San Fran and NYC will LOVE this. It'll be their "happy safe place" alright. Most of the so called "facts don't check out. Or are not proven at best. There is a piece or two like the Maple Syrup industry to trick simpletons into being able to convince themselves it's "not that biased" but in all seriousness; this "documentary" is just an excuse to do a hatchet job on Trump.… Expand
  13. VirgonoShaka
    Jan 7, 2019
    8
    A very intersting show, not only giving you excellent information on well known financial scandals also goes into mor obscure topics and gives you a little taste that when money is involved, everything gets complicated. I would recommend at least to understand a little better of how our world moves and to be more aware of the problems that can come with riches.
  14. geewah
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Six tales of capitalism gone bad, that is told in a compelling and well researched manner.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Feb 2, 2018
    80
    Television producers sometimes get a little too hung up on consistency of tone or style, to the point where idiosyncrasy gets flattened out. That’s definitely not the case here. In addition to all the clearly explained practical information this series provides, it also illustrates some of the wildly different but equally valid ways in which filmmakers can tell a story that entertains from start to finish without trivializing the series’ important mission.
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  2. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Jan 31, 2018
    80
    A fascinating and frequently enraging new documentary series on Netflix that tackles capitalism run amok.
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  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Allison Shoemaker
    Jan 26, 2018
    80
    The result is a showcase for six skilled directors, and if the series gave me plenty of reasons to despair for the future of the country, it also made me very optimistic about the future of documentary television.
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