Storage Hunters

Sin City Sucker Punch is a one‑off episode of the gritty, neon‑slick anthology series that first hit the small screen back in 2019. It stars gritty‑lookin’ veteran Michael Caine as the shifty auctioneer, with a young breakout‑star, Zoe Kravitz, playing the desperate bidder who thinks she’s just landed a fortune. The episode is set in the rain‑soaked back‑streets of a fictional Sin City, and the whole thing feels like a love‑letter to the stylised crime dramas of the ’90s – think “The Wire” meets “Blade Runner” in a cheap‑looked‑out warehouse. The story kicks off when a mysterious “mega‑find” is put up for auction. The winning bidder, a smooth‑talking financier played by Idris Elba, walks away with a sealed crate that looks like a simple treasure trove. He’s smug, he’s rich, and he’s about to discover that the crate contains something far more… volatile than cash. Without giving away the twist, the episode teeters between a high‑stakes heist and a supernatural showdown, with plenty of double‑crosses and a few darkly comic moments that keep the tension from getting too heavy. Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. The production design is brilliant – the neon glow and rain‑slicked alleys are pure eye‑candy – but the pacing drags in the middle, and the special effects look a bit ropy by today’s standards. If you’re a fan of stylised noir with a dash of over‑the‑top action, you’ll probably enjoy it; if you prefer tight, modern storytelling, you might find it dated but still fun in a nostalgic way. Rated 15 for strong language, occasional violence and brief drug references. First terrestrial broadcast this Thursday at 9 pm on Channel 5, so grab a cuppa and settle in – just be ready for a few slow moments before the payoff lands.