This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist — Season 1
1,000 pounds of dynamite. A $3 million ransom. One casino at the edge of disaster.
About this season
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.
Episodes (3)
1. The Bomb
Aired 5 May 2026 • 41 min
Unbeknownst to the FBI, a quiet Hungarian immigrant landscaper, with no apparent ties to organised crime and no known record, concocts an elaborate extortion plan.
2. The Ransom
Aired 12 May 2026 • 41 min
Meticulous and methodical, Big John engineers his ransom scheme with military precision. On paper, it’s flawless. But as the deadline approaches, nothing goes according to plan.
3. The Manhunt
Aired 18 May 2026 • 46 min
When the bomb detonates inside Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Casino, it leaves behind more than shattered concrete and twisted steel: a maze of unanswered questions.