The Last Panthers

The Last Panthers

Company type	Television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	October 26, 2015 (2015-10-26)
Founder	Jack Thorne
Headquarters	France, United Kingdom
Products	Crime drama television series

The Last Panthers is a crime drama series co-produced by France and the United Kingdom, conceived by Jack Thorne and directed by Johan Renck. Drawing inspiration from the infamous Balkan jewel thief network known as the Pink Panthers, this six-episode series first aired on Canal+ on 26 October 2015. It subsequently premiered on Sky Atlantic on 12 November 2015, reaching audiences in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Austria. The show made its US debut on SundanceTV in April 2016.

Premise

Opening with a diamond robbery echoing the exploits of the Pink Panthers, the narrative delves into Europe's criminal underbelly, revealing a secret coalition of criminals and corrupt financial figures who wield significant influence.

Cast

• Samantha Morton portraying Naomi Franckom
• John Hurt as Tom Kendle
• Tahar Rahim in the role of Khalil Rachedi
• Goran Bogdan playing Milan Celik
• Camélia Jordana as Samira
• Corinne Masiero cast as The Judge
• Igor Benčina depicting Zlatko Mladić

Music

On 6 October 2015, it was announced internationally that David Bowie contributed his song "Blackstar" as the series' theme track. Johan Renck, the director, lauded the piece for perfectly capturing the show's somber, intense, and emotional atmosphere. Rolling Stone likened it to the evocative instrumentals found on Bowie's 1977 album "Heroes" while The Guardian emphasized Bowie's moody artistic approach.

The score also includes compositions by Warp Records artist Clark, marking his first venture into television scoring. Renck praised Clark’s talent for expressing the story’s spectrum—from grandeur to darkness and emotional depth—through his music.