Once a Thief
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Once a Thief is a 1997 Canadian television show inspired by the 1996 film of the same name.
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Season 1
Pilot
An underground crime lord known as The Godfather, who resides in Hong Kong has three professional criminals who has raised and trained - his son Michael Tang, his foster daughter Li Ann and the white Mac Ramsey. Mac and Li Ann are lovers, but when Li Ann is promised to Michael and Mac is doomed to a life in a job he hates, they set about in order to escape from Hong Kong. However, the Godfather and Michael find out about his plans and alhthough Li Ann escapes unharmed, the building which both Michael and Mac are in is blown up and they are both presumed dead.
The Big Bang Theory
It is three months since the event of the pilot episode. Mac, in particular, is not happy. He is still working for the vixen known as the Director and Li Ann is still in love with Victor. The trio are sent to get a computer disk off a criminal. Unfortunately he is killed before they can, and in the heat of the moment - Mac quits. Surprisingly, the Director lets him go. Li Ann goes to find him but he refuses to come back when he realises she still loves Victor. The Director tells the agents remaining, that the disk contains the names of the people who helped get dissidents out of China after the Tienamen Square massacre. If that disk gets to the wrong hands, those people will be killed. The Tang family is on that list. Mac's new flame is working for a crime syndicate against her will and has to steal the disk. She asks Mac to help her and he does. However, after she doublecrosses him, he is soon back with the agents. All three must retrieve the disk which they do after Mac's friend doub
Rave On
An investigation into the death of several teens uncovers a dangerous youth rave culture.
Trial Marriage
Mac follows husband and wife terrorists while Li Ann and Vic investigate the death of several scientists who attended the same convention.
Art of Death
A cop who arrested Mac and Li Ann works with the agency to stop a terrorist cult.
Mac Daddy
Mac is suspicious when his father shows up; Li Ann disappears while investigating a spa that's linked to an arms dealer
Wang Dang Doodle
The team are assigned to investigate a group of psychotics who were once normal. It soon becomes a race against time when the agency's ""cleaners"" - Camier & Murphy - are sent to dispose of the people. Dr Bernard Fry, employed by the agency, is using mind-altering drugs to turn people into ""droogs"".
It Happened One Night
An Arabian prince is kidnapped while under the team's protection.
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Stream Once a Thief online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular action & adventure and drama series originally produced in English and released in 1996, it's earned a solid 6.1/10 from 9 viewers worldwide.
About Once a Thief
Once a Thief is a 1997 Canadian television show inspired by the 1996 film of the same name. Across 1 season and 23 episodes, originally airing on CTV.
Once a Thief Cast and Characters
The cast features Victoria Pratt (as Jackie Janczyk), Nicholas Lea, Jennifer Dale, Ivan Sergei, and Sandrine Holt. Their performances are a major reason Once a Thief has built such a passionate audience.
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Once a Thief flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Once a Thief online for free?
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How many episodes does Once a Thief have?
Once a Thief has 23 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Once a Thief good? What's the rating?
Once a Thief holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 9 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Once a Thief?
The main cast includes Victoria Pratt, Nicholas Lea, Jennifer Dale, and Ivan Sergei, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Once a Thief available in English?
Yes — Once a Thief was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Once a Thief released?
Once a Thief first aired in 1996.
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You can watch Once a Thief online for free on Bowood.TV. All 23 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Once a Thief have?
Once a Thief currently has 1 season and a total of 23 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Once a Thief about?
Once a Thief is a 1997 Canadian television show inspired by the 1996 film of the same name. It belongs to the Action & Adventure, Drama genres.
In which language is Once a Thief originally available?
Once a Thief was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Once a Thief first released?
Once a Thief first premiered on September 29, 1996 (1996). The series has since concluded its run.
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