The Sticky

Matt Roush says...

The sublime character actor Margo Martindale is most often the scene-stealing secret sauce that makes any project (even Cocaine Bear) more memorable. Winner of three Emmys for her supporting work on Justified and The Americans, she takes center stage in a rollicking caper reminiscent of Fargo, inspired by a real-life heist of maple syrup from Quebec’s warehoused reserves. She’s Ruth Landry, a foul-mouthed force of furious nature who takes on the corrupt Quebec Maple Association with an ad-hoc plan that keeps going awry. Her hapless partners in crime include a wannabe gangster from Boston (Chris Diamantopoulos) and a disgruntled security guard (the endearing Guillaume Cyr) who careen from one fine mess to another, with Jamie Lee Curtis (an executive producer) making a memorable cameo late in the chaotic game. All six episodes are available for a most enjoyable binge.

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