So bizarre it could only be true, HBO's six part documentary series MCMILLION$ is "The Sopranos" come to life, albeit a very white trash version of Tony and company.
Over the course of the full six hour running time, filmmakers James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte introduce you to some of the funniest FBI agents you'll ever meet and some of the most desperate social climbers ever captured on film.
As McDonalds experiences a massive sales lift thanks to their recurring Monopoly peel off game (who hasn't bought that super size fry just for the extra sticker!!??) a well placed con man realizes he can get access to the winning tickets and a widespread scam ensues.
I'm being intentionally vague about the crooks, as half the fun is watching the FBI track this crime down to its source, working off a mysterious secret tip.
There are people pulled into the scam that you'll feel horrible for and many that you'll just sit with your jaw dropped as they tell their version of the story.
My two favorites take place on different sides of the law. FBI Agent Doug Matthews is a hilarious, quick witted, incredibly likeable agent. I could listen to him talk for another six hours over cold beers, his wit and observations show true storytelling genius.
My other notable is Robin Colombo, who sees herself as Edie Falco in the Sopranos, but comes off more like a chain smoking, rode hard Mama June. She's a hot mess, but a train wreck you cant take your eyes off of as she tells her story.
McDonalds and the FBI emerge with class as they work together to solve this mystery.
Funny, fascinating and completely enthralling MCMILLION$ is a winning ticket and gets an A.
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