Amazon's 'The Sticky' Brings Maple Syrup Heist to Life with Dark Comedy Twist

Inspired by the infamous Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, the six-episode series premieres Dec. 6 on Prime Video, blending crime, humor, and drama.

The Sticky is a fictionalized dark comedy inspired by the 2011-2012 Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, where $18 million worth of syrup was stolen.
Margo Martindale stars as Ruth Landry, a determined farmer who turns to crime to save her farm and comatose husband from bureaucratic forces.
The series also features Chris Diamantopoulos as a hot-tempered mobster, Guillaume Cyr as a mild-mannered security guard, and a guest appearance by Jamie Lee Curtis, who also serves as an executive producer.
Filmed in Quebec, the six-part series highlights the region's frosty landscapes and cultural backdrop, with episodes running about 30 minutes each.
Critics praise the show’s quirky tone, suspenseful pacing, and Martindale’s compelling performance, though some secondary storylines feel less impactful.