# One Cent Thief (2022–2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/one-cent-thief/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 78/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 84% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Alfie Palermo |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Seasons | 2 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Malay |
| Country | Malaysia |

## Quick answer

One Cent Thief (2022–2025) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller series created by Alfie Palermo, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (78%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (7.6/10), TMDB fan (82%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 84%.

## Celluloid verdict

A slick, propulsive caper that became Astro's flagship premium drama and travelled widely on Netflix — praised for its real-life hook, brisk pacing and Syafiq Kyle's sympathetic everyman-thief.

## Synopsis

A low-paid bank clerk, crushed by his father's medical debts, exploits his access to skim one cent from every customer account — inspired by the real 1990s 'one-cent thief' case that scandalised Malaysia. Season two escalates into a heist on a cartel fortune with an underground hacking crew.

## Cast

Syafiq Kyle, Faizal Hussein, Azira Shafinaz, Fabian Loo, Sofia Jane

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is One Cent Thief worth watching?**
Yes — One Cent Thief earns a 76% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 78%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 7.6/10, TMDB fan 82%. Audience snapshot is separate (84%). A slick, propulsive caper that became Astro's flagship premium drama and travelled widely on Netflix — praised for its real-life hook, brisk pacing and Syafiq Kyle's sympathetic everyman-thief.

**Is One Cent Thief on Prime Video?**
No — One Cent Thief is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did One Cent Thief come out?**
One Cent Thief first aired in 2022 and ran through 2025 (2022–2025). Created by Alfie Palermo; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is One Cent Thief on Netflix?**
Yes — One Cent Thief is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of One Cent Thief are there?**
One Cent Thief has 2 seasons across 16 episodes (2022–2025). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch One Cent Thief?**
One Cent Thief streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch One Cent Thief?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, One Cent Thief’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of One Cent Thief?**
One Cent Thief stars Syafiq Kyle, Faizal Hussein, Azira Shafinaz, Fabian Loo, Sofia Jane. Created by Alfie Palermo.

**How many episodes are in One Cent Thief?**
One Cent Thief has 16 episodes across 2 seasons (2022–2025).

**What is One Cent Thief about?**
A low-paid bank clerk, crushed by his father's medical debts, exploits his access to skim one cent from every customer account — inspired by the real 1990s 'one-cent thief' case that scandalised Malaysia. Season two escalates into a heist on a cartel fortune with an underground hacking crew.

**Who created One Cent Thief?**
One Cent Thief was created by Alfie Palermo. It is a crime, drama, thriller series from Malaysia, primarily in Malay.

**What should I watch after One Cent Thief?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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