The show centers on a tough maple syrup farmer who teams up with a hot-blooded Boston mobster and a French-Canadian security guard with a gentle disposition to embark on an ambitious multi-million dollar heist. As you might expect, they hatch an unconventionally daring plan to target Quebec's maple syrup reserves.
The plot is really as outlandish as it sounds, but it is the impressive characters, absurd storyline, and easy-to-read episodes that have won the most praise from critics. Judging by early reviews, “The Sticky” looks to be a notable entry in Prime Video's December lineup.
So if you're looking for something to get lost in this weekend, here's everything you need to know about “The Sticky,” now available on the streaming service.
“The Sticky” is inspired by the real-life “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Robbery” by showrunners Ed Herro and Brian Donovan. Three-time Emmy Award winner Margo Martindale plays Ruth Landry, a maple syrup farmer who decides to seek revenge after bureaucratic authorities threaten to take everything on her farm. [Ruth teams up with mobster Mike (Chris Diamantopoulos) and French-Canadian security guard Remy (Guillaume Cyr) to commit the crime. Together, they hatch an ambitious heist scheme to rob millions of dollars from a maple syrup store in Quebec. The film also features a guest appearance by Oscar and Emmy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis, who also serves as executive producer.
As of this writing, “The Sticky” has a high score of 83% in 12 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Much of this can be attributed to the ridiculous but thoroughly entertaining plot and the maniacal antics of the three leads.
TV Guide's Keith Phipps says: “This is a hilarious caper comedy on a boat trip, filled with an impressive supporting cast. But what really sets it apart is a trio of richly realized would-be masterminds.” Meanwhile, Anne Brody of What She Said said, “The lightning-fast episodes are tremendous fun. It's only six episodes, but it's a gem, second only to the writing, directing, acting, and whimsy. A must-see.
The Daily Beast's Nick Shager also found the film enjoyable: “A quirky, spirited romp that maintains the requisite degree of suspense and silliness throughout its brief maiden season.”
Collider's Nate Richard wrote, “Maybe it's the Canadian hospitality, but this is a great show. Perhaps it's the hospitality, but the show works as a perfect binge-watch for this holiday season.Of course, there is a reason the show has not received 100% ratings, and that is because some critics did not enjoy it very much, says the Observer's Dylan Ross: The debut season of the six-episode “The Sticky” is a short stack of pancakes, filling your stomach but not memorable. It's a meal that fills you up but doesn't leave you with a lasting memory.
Newsday's Verne Gay thinks “Margo Martindale's maple syrup heist falls flat. FandomWire's Alan French, on the other hand, offers a more balanced critique: The Sticky maintains momentum and silliness despite moments of intense violence. This certainly helps the absurd story to shine, despite the inclusion of tiresome clichés.”
If you like crime comedies with plenty of dark humor and violence, you will probably enjoy “Sticky.”
Critics have called it the perfect binge-watch this month, and reviews say the absurd plot is engaging enough to keep you hooked. What's more, it has all the right ingredients to be a future No. 1 in streamers (and will undoubtedly make the top 10 at some point).
I don't feel particularly impressed. Check out three shows worth watching in Prime Video's Top 10. You can also watch one of the best psycho-thrillers of 2024 on Peacock (James McAvoy has never been better).
Stream all six episodes of The Sticky on Prime Video now.
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