The anti-fascist Italian song “Bella ciao,” which appears several times throughout the series, became a summer hit across Europe in 2018. The series follows two long-planned heists led by the Professor, one on the Royal Mint of Spain and one on the Bank of Spain, as told from Tokyo, one of the robbers.įor complexity, the story is told in real time, with flashbacks, time jumps, hidden character motivations, and an untrustworthy narrator.Īt the 46th International Emmy Awards, the series received several awards, including the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series, as well as critical acclaim for its sophisticated plot, interpersonal dramas, direction, and attempt to innovate Spanish television. Money Heist, also known as ‘The House of Paper,’ is a Spanish heist crime drama television series created by Lex Pina.
