
Episode 1
A Liar, Not a Failure
Starting his career in penny stock trades, Bernie Madoff builds a lucrative side business as an adviser, attracting clients with impressive returns.
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Directed by Joe Berlinger

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This docuseries follows the rise and fall of financier Bernie Madoff, who orchestrated one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Wall Street history.
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Checked Sep 6, 2026
Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street is available to stream on Netflix in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
This docuseries follows the rise and fall of financier Bernie Madoff, who orchestrated one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Wall Street history.
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Episode 1
Starting his career in penny stock trades, Bernie Madoff builds a lucrative side business as an adviser, attracting clients with impressive returns.
Directed by Joe Berlinger

Episode 2
As word of Madoff's seemingly golden touch spreads from Wall Street to Palm Beach, his empire branches out into hedge funds — and draws scrutiny.
Directed by Joe Berlinger

Episode 3
Competitors investigate Madoff's impossible numbers and alert the Securities and Exchange Commission, but the agency shrugs off multiple red flags.
Directed by Joe Berlinger

Episode 4
Madoff’s scheme is exposed amid the 2008 financial market crisis. His victims' lives are upended as they face years of obstacles to recoup their losses.
Directed by Joe Berlinger
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
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