Series synopsis
True Crime Story: Smugshot is an American crime documentary television series that premiered on SundanceTV on March 14, 2024. It stars Raquel Tarbet, Emily Pokora, Brendan Connor and Ronald Douglass.
A docu-series that spotlights entitled individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior. At times quirky and funny, at others outrageous or disturbing, these are the stories of people who thought they could, or should, get away with it.
Premise
A docu-series that spotlights entitled individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior. At times quirky and funny, at others outrageous or disturbing, these are the stories of people who thought they could, or should, get away with it.
Premise: Unreal true crime.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Raquel Tarbet as Self - Set Decorator
- Emily Pokora as Mary Barnes
- Brendan Connor as Interpol Agent
- Ronald Douglass as Michael
- Michael Roshangah as Kidnapper #3
- Troy Dillinger as Benny Nuzzo
- Shahrad Fredotti as Sean (The Firefighter)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 14, 2024 | April 11, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 6 | August 14, 2025 | September 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Revenge of the PTA Mom A wealthy Orange County mom and her husband, both attorneys, plot revenge on the PTA president for not properly supervising their son at school. It starts with a smear campaign, then escalates to police reports. Eventually, she took it too far. |
March 14, 2024 |
| 2 |
A Special Investigation One woman’s prestigious pedigree and dedication to social justice almost garner her a top-ranking political appointment, until her actions reveal a corruption scandal that goes deeper than you'd ever expect. |
March 21, 2024 |
| 3 |
Fishing for the Truth After an astounding winning streak made these Lake Erie partners the best fishermen at the year's top Walleye tournament, an unbelievable catch turns out to be just as implausible as it looks, shocking people world-wide. |
March 28, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aussie Abduction A romantic picnic quickly turns into a nightmare when a young couple goes missing; clues point to a satanic cult, but an even more absurd motive is revealed, leaving them naked and wandering the Australian outback with a slim chance of survival |
August 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Dali Heist Gifting a priceless piece of artwork to a notorious island full of criminals sounds like just another one of Salvador Dali's infamous stunts, but four decades later, someone finally got up the nerve to steal it from New York's Rikers Island. |
August 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Getaway When Anthony Cursio decided to rob a bank, he knew he could get away with it; his meticulous planning and surprising get-away confounded police - but there was one thing he couldn't account for. |
August 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SundanceTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 14, 2024 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2025 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |