Netflix's 13-Part Action Drama Is the Perfect One-Night Binge 5 Years Later
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Published Mar 15, 2026, 9:48 PM EDT
Casandra Ronning is a staff writer for Screen Rant's anime section. Since mid-2024, she has dedicated herself to expanding her knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry. She is most proud of conducting an exclusive interview with popular voice actor Stephanie Nadolny.
Netflix’s anime catalog has grown into a powerhouse with many noteworthy titles, including Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Delicious in Dungeon, and The Summer Hikaru Died. Each series stands out for offering audiences something new and being full of depth, keeping audiences glued to their screens from start to finish.
Super Crooks Is a Netflix Anime You Can’t Skip
Super Crooks is a 13-episode series that revolves around Johnny Bolt, a small-time crook with massive ambitions. He assembles a ragtag team of super-powered villains for a high-stakes, last-chance heist against a ruthless, rich crime boss to pay off a heavy gambling debt. Each member of this crew is either a retired villain themselves or down on their luck.
Together, they offer unique abilities and clashing personalities, creating a chaotic dynamic that drives the story’s tension and dark comedic moments. Traveling to Spain to pull off their heist and get rich in the process, the protagonists prove themselves to be worthy underdogs who, despite being villains, aim to only steal from the rich and avoid killing during the process.
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Overall, the series is best known for its unpredictability and willingness to explore the characters in their most petty and less-than-noble moments, making them feel authentic and relatable. In turn, this makes the stakes come across as far more thrilling and grounded, with every twist, strategy, and confrontation standing out as exhilarating.
Super Crooks is animated by Studio Bones, best known for its work on My Hero Academia and Fullmetal Alchemist, and directed by Motonobu Hori, known for his work as an animator on Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away and Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent. He has also previously co-directed the 100% Rotten Tomatoes masterpiece Carole & Tuesday.
Super Crooks Is the Perfect 13-Episode Netflix Thrill Ride
Beyond its thrilling concept, Super Crooks is perfect for a one-night binge due to its well-paced progression, intense action sequences, clever heist planning, and unexpected twists that make the series feel nearly perfect. With only 13 episodes, the series is perfect for even those with busy schedules or a short weekend marathon.
Fans of Invincible, Cowboy Bebop, or The Great Pretender will find Super Crooks to offer similar thrills with its fast-paced narrative and stylish animation. Paired with cinematic, violent action and morally complex characters, the series stands out in many ways, including its unique crossover appeal with the live-action series, Jupiter’s Legacy.
Super Crooks is thrilling and delivers asatisfying emotional payoff to audiences, making it the perfect story to binge-watch.
Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy and Super Crooks are both based on the comics by Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu, with Super Crooks taking place before the events in the main storyline. However, while set in the same universe and housing fun Easter eggs and cameos, Super Crooks can be enjoyed with or without knowledge of Jupiter’s Legacy.
Beyond genre and universe connections, the series shines most in its exploration of loyalty and betrayal, and in blurring the line between heroes and villains. Paired with each character’s backstory, which adds depth to the series, Super Crooks is thrilling and delivers asatisfying emotional payoff to audiences, making it the perfect story to binge-watch.
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