If you want action that respects the story underneath it, It Takes a Thief is available on streaming right now. Across 3 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 26 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Robert Wagner is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action its context. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

It Takes a Thief arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The set pieces are impressive, but it is the story underneath them that gives It Takes a Thief its staying power. Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs. The physicality Robert Wagner and Malachi Throne bring elevates every sequence. 3 seasons (1968–1970) gave the story room most shows never get. What separates It Takes a Thief from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want their entertainment to move fast and not waste a scene, It Takes a Thief respects your time. Fans of The Saint will recognise the sensibility here immediately. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Robert Wagner brings a physicality to the role that elevates every set piece. Action that earns its sequences rather than just delivering them.

It Takes a Thief wrapped up in 1970, created by Roland Kibbee — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.