The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman
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Season 1:
Ended on January 18, 2022 -
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"A deep dive into the psychological warfare and legacy of the Robert Hendy-Freegard investigation."
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Series Deep Dive:
Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jan 18, 2022 | They Vanished | |
| E2 | Jan 18, 2022 | Chasing a Ghost | |
| E3 | Jan 18, 2022 | Setting the Trap |
Production Note - Limited Series
Production Type: Limited Series
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 3-episode run in January 2022. Produced by the acclaimed production company RAW, the project was developed with a high-gloss investigative aesthetic designed to match the complexity of its subject matter. The production involved extensive international coordination to interview survivors and family members across different decades, utilizing a cinematic approach to true crime that prioritized first-hand testimony and archival evidence over reenactment. This meticulous assembly of facts allowed the filmmakers to map out the psychological landscape of a master manipulator with global reach.
The story was designed with a definitive conclusion because it functions as a comprehensive journalistic expose rather than an ongoing narrative. By focusing on the specific history and current status of Robert Hendy-Freegard, the series serves a singular purpose: to document the mechanics of his deception and the enduring impact on his victims. Because the production was intended to alert the public and provide a chronological record of events, the three-part structure was sufficient to exhaust the available investigative material, ensuring the series remains a complete and self-contained historical document.
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Technical Details
- Network: Netflix
- Seasons: 1
- Years: 2022 - 2022
- Genre: Crime, Documentary, Mini-Series
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