WARNING: The following contains spoilers fromMcMILLION$episode 1.
The HBO docu-seriesMcMILLION$has got thousands of people McHooked.
By the end of the first episode of the true crime show, which premiered on Feb. 3, viewers have the full scope of how the FBI began to investigate the ex-cop who rigged the McDonald’s Monopoly game in 2001. But is what they did entrapment? A first look at the second episode explains the answer to that question.
It’s not until Hoover goes home and calls a friend to boast about how the film crew bought his story that the FBI realizes they have a real case on their hands.
“We weren’t saying, ‘Say this, say this and say that,’ ” Devereaux continues in the clip above. “We were saying, ‘How? What? Where? Who?’ Those are just opportunities for him to fill in the blanks and tell us what he wants to tell us.”
If you’ve found yourself clamoring for moreMcMILLION$, it’s easy to see why. The show has the ultimate trifecta at the center of it: a billion dollar company, true crime, and a mob storyline that’ll have you feeling nostalgic for theSopranosdays.
With one episode already down, here are the answers to a few of the questions you might now be asking yourself.
How many episodes am I in for?
McMILLION$is a six-part series, each between 52 and 56 minutes long. They air on Mondays until the season finale on March 9.
Who are the characters to know in this series?
Jerome “Jerry” Jacobson is the ex-cop turned head of security at Simon Marketing and the FBI’s prime suspect. Doug Mathews is the special agent who went undercover to expose the crime ring. He’s quickly become a fan-favorite for his boisterous personality and irrelevant side stories. Other key players include Devereaux, and Jacobson’s co-conspirator, Gennaro “Uncle Jerry” Colombo.
Have I heard this story before?
How can I watch it again?
McMILLION$airs Mondays at 10 p.m. on HBO.
source: people.com
