Scripted series · Crackle
StartUp
A brilliant idea... Funded by dirty money
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Adam Brody
Nicholas "Nick" Talman
30 eps
Edi Gathegi
Ronald "Ronnie" Dacey
30 eps
Otmara Marrero
Isabelle "Izzy" Morales
30 eps
Ashley Hinshaw
Taylor
6 eps
Addison Timlin
Mara Chandler
16 eps
Ron Perlman
Wes Chandler
20 eps
Martin Freeman
Phil Rask
20 eps
Mira Sorvino
Rebecca Stroud
10 eps
Tony Plana
Adolfo Morales
15 eps
Jenny Gago
Marta Morales
10 eps
Kristen Ariza
Tamara "Tam" Dacey
25 eps
Carl Weintraub
Andrew "Andy" Talman
3 eps
Robin Thomas
Leonard
3 eps
Yeidimar Ramos
Delfia Morales
7 eps
Stephanie Drapeau
Cheryl Rask
2 eps
Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Jey-Jey
8 eps
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Toussant "Touie" Dacey
12 eps
Naiqui Macabroad
Oskar
7 eps
Genesis Castro
Elsie Dacey
19 eps
Trudie Petersen
Marci
2 eps
Jevon White
Gilles
19 eps
Fredrick Bam Scott
Emanuel
22 eps
Jocelin Donahue
Madeline "Maddie" Pierce
4 eps
Alfredo de Quesada
Arlo
2 eps
Jan R. Hastings
Johnny Harris
2 eps
Carlos Miranda
Pauly
2 eps
Joel Quinones
Joel
2 eps
Wayne Knight
Benedict "Benny" Blush
3 eps
Troy Winbush
Lance Cherelus
2 eps
Eric Etebari
Vadik
2 eps
Dat Phan
Daewon
3 eps
Eric Perez
Stas
2 eps
Ektor Rivera
Eddie
4 eps
Karissa Montaner
Karina
2 eps
Jared Wofford
Frantz
20 eps
Jose L. Lacen
Deuce
7 eps
Quinton DuBose
Scratch
8 eps
Yvonne Zima
Megan
3 eps
Aaron Yoo
Alex Bell
11 eps
Vera Cherny
Vera Kasankov
14 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How StartUp actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
StartUp reads strongest on Character Depth, Serialized and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money. A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legit. A Cuban-American hacker has an idea that will revolutionize the very future of money itself. Forced to work together, they unwittingly create their version of the American dream - organized crime 2.0.
The run
Seasons
3 seasons · 30 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
201610 episodes
7.4IMDbForced to fund a tech company with dirty money from unsuspecting places while forming ties with a dangerous Haitian gang, the fight to build a business pales in comparison to the fight to stay alive, especially when there's a vehement FBI agent who wields the power to make or break those he comes in contact with—and not always for the right reasons
Best episode · S01E10 Recapitalization
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
201710 episodes
7.7IMDbWith their startup now in the hands of the Russian Mob, our unlikely trio, Izzy Morales, Ronald Dacey, and Nick Talman, reinvest in their partnership and launch an exciting new endeavour, a darknet prototype called Araknet. But as their decentralized network begins to grow, so too does the peril, the corruption, and the moral turpitude. As our heroes attempt to stay alive long enough to triumph, the sophomore season of StartUp poses the all-important question, what is the cost of ambition, and reveals the frightening lengths one might go to achieve ultimate success.
Best episode · S02E09 Leverage
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
201810 episodes
8.0IMDbAfter a year of extraordinary growth, ArakNet’s unregulated network becomes the target of NSA Agent Rebecca Stroud who vows to infiltrate it at any cost. The arrival of this new adversary, coupled with the mysterious return of Izzy from her ill-fated journey to Cuba, creates an extraordinary pressure cooker and ultimately turns our heroes against one another.
Best episode · S03E03 Guerilla
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S02E09
Leverage
As Araknet celebrates a huge win, Ronald struggles to repair his life before it’s too late. The Russians extend a tainted olive branch, causing dissent within the company and throwing Izzy into inner turmoil. Just as Araknet is poised to make a controversial move, an unforeseen enemy strikes.
- Directed by Ben Ketai
- Written by Josh Corbin
S02E10
Soul Proprietor
Izzy reaches out to Rask with a proposition. Tamara gives Ronald the push he needs to change his life for good. Nick makes a sickening discovery while Izzy executes a devastating plan to decimate Araknet’s enemies.
S01E10
Recapitalization
In the season finale, Nick and Izzy hash out their differences. Nick has an ace up his sleeve, leading to a shocking new ally for GenCoin. Rask is faced with the brutal truth about Alex. The Morales family is blindsided by tragedy.
S03E05
Diversification
Wes throws a big party in the hopes of wooing new investors. LH7’s tactics blow back on Ronald’s family. Nick embarks on a secretive mission to save the company. An encounter with someone from Mara’s past sends her into an emotional tailspin. Stroud urges Izzy to insinuate herself back into Araknet.
- Directed by Timothy A. Burton
- Written by Barry Levy
S03E06
Authentication
As Araknet enjoys an uptick, Nick grows paranoid that his covert plot will be discovered. When Wes decides to bring in an old friend for financing, Mara rebels and reveals a damning secret. Izzy rejoins ArakNet, but old wounds resurface. Ronald braces for a possible war between LH7 and a rival crew.
- Directed by Timothy A. Burton
- Written by Josh Corbin
S03E08
Profit and Loss
Ronald’s entanglement with LH7 comes home to roost, aggravating his relationship with Nick. With the 100 million-user mark approaching, Nick makes a disturbing choice to protect his own interests. Izzy agonizes over Stroud’s final orders. Mara sets in motion her own nefarious PR strategy.
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S03E05
Diversification
- Directed by Timothy A. Burton
- Written by Barry Levy
S03E06
Authentication
- Directed by Timothy A. Burton
- Written by Josh Corbin
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Ben Ketai
Showrunner
- Photo unavailable
Anne Clements
Executive producer
Tom Forman
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Andrew Marcus
Executive producer
Gianni Nunnari
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Raymond Ricord
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Shannon Gaulding
Executive producer
Ben Dubash
Writer
Leo Sardarian
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Francesca Sloane
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Mac Marshall
Writer
Sharon Lennon
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Nate Crocker
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Alejandra López
Writer
Scott Gold
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Ticona S. Joy
Writer
Paul Leyden
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Josh Corbin
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Barry Levy
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Anne ClementsExecutive Producer
- Anne ClementsProducer
- Tom FormanExecutive Producer
- Frances LausellProducer
- Edi GathegiProducer
- Adam BrodyProducer
Writing
- Ben DubashWriter
- Leo SardarianWriter
- Francesca SloaneWriter
- Mac MarshallWriter
- Sharon LennonWriter
- Ben KetaiWriter
Direction
- Andrew NeelDirector
- Luis PrietoDirector
- Timothy A. BurtonDirector
- Ben KetaiDirector
- Olly BlackburnDirector
Cinematography
- Peter A. HollandDirector of Photography
- Timothy A. BurtonDirector of Photography
Music
- Tristan ClopetOriginal Music Composer
- Chris HajianOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
- NetflixStreaming
- Amazon VideoBuy
- Apple TV StoreBuy
- fuboTVStreaming
- Google Play MoviesBuy
- Fandango At HomeBuy
- Netflix Standard with AdsStreaming
If you liked this
Similar Series
Series that share this one's texture, not just its genre tags.
Sons of Anarchy
2008
Moral complexity
Gomorrah
2014
Moral complexity
Mayans M.C.
2018
Moral complexity
Power
2014
Moral complexity
Giri/Haji
2019
Moral complexity
Grand Hotel
2019
Moral complexity
Green Frontier
2019
Moral complexity
The Bridge
2013
Moral complexity
Power Book II: Ghost
2020
Moral complexity
Gangs of London
2020
Moral complexity
ZeroZeroZero
2020
Moral complexity
Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord
2012
Moral complexity
Where to go from here
Watch Next
Our editors' suggestion for the show you should start tonight — and why.
The Sopranos
1999
Another morally complex epic for anyone who wanted more grey.
Breaking Bad
2008
Watch this next if you like protagonists you can't quite defend.
Peaky Blinders
2013
A crime story told with the patience of a novel.
9-1-1
2018
Another morally complex epic for anyone who wanted more grey.
S.W.A.T.
2017
Watch this next if you like protagonists you can't quite defend.
FBI
2018
A crime story told with the patience of a novel.
Never stop watching
Related Collections
No related collections yet
This title isn't in a published Nutevio collection yet. It will appear here automatically as soon as it is.
Join the conversation