Money Heist Timeline ( Real )

creation
2016

Creation of Money Heist

Álex Pina creates the concept for the TV show 'Money Heist' (La Casa de Papel).

release
May 2, 2017

Premier of Money Heist on Antena 3

Money Heist premieres on the Spanish network Antena 3.

distribution
December 2017

Netflix acquires Money Heist

Netflix acquires global streaming rights for Money Heist after its initial airing on Antena 3.

release
December 2017

Money Heist Season 2 finale on Netflix

The full first and second parts are released as a single season on Netflix, gaining global popularity.

announcement
July 2018

Announcement of Money Heist Part 3

Netflix announces continuation of Money Heist with Part 3, expanding the story beyond the original plan.

production
September 2018

Filming of Money Heist Part 3 begins

Production for Part 3 of Money Heist starts, continuing the story post the first heist.

release
July 19, 2019

Release of Money Heist Part 3

Netflix releases Part 3 of Money Heist globally to audiences.

release
April 3, 2020

Release of Money Heist Part 4

Netflix releases Part 4, further continuing the story of the gang.

recognition
April 2020

Money Heist announced as Netflix's most-watched non-English series

Netflix reveals Money Heist as its most-streamed non-English show.

production
October 2019

Filming Money Heist Part 5 begins

Production commences on the final part of Money Heist's saga.

release
September 3, 2021

Release of Money Heist Part 5 Volume 1

Netflix releases the first volume of the final season, Part 5, Volume 1.

release
December 3, 2021

Release of Money Heist Part 5 Volume 2

Netflix releases the second and final volume of Money Heist Part 5, concluding the series.

award
November 25, 2018

Money Heist wins International Emmy Award

Money Heist receives the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series.

Money Heist Timeline ( Fictional )

planning
Year 2017, Month 1, Day 1

The Professor Recruits the Team

The Professor gathers a group of criminals with special skills to plan and execute a heist at the Royal Mint of Spain.

heist_start
Year 2017, Month 1, Day 10

The Royal Mint Heist Begins

The team enters the Royal Mint of Spain, taking hostages and starting the money printing operation.

conflict
Year 2017, Month 1, Day 11

First Confrontations and Negotiations

The police and negotiators arrive at the Mint, tensions escalate, and the Professor manages communications.

internal_conflict
Year 2017, Month 1, Day 15

Internal Conflicts Among the Team

Tensions rise within the group leading to conflicts and betrayals among the crew members.

heist_progress
Year 2017, Month 1, Day 21

Money Printing Completed and Escape Plan Activated

The team wraps up printing €2.4 billion and begins to execute their carefully planned escape strategy.

heist_end
Year 2017, Month 1, Day 22

Tokyo’s Escape and Reunification with the Team

Tokyo leads the breakout and the team escapes the Mint premises with some hostages remaining.

planning
Year 2018, Month 6, Day 1

The Bank of Spain Heist Planning

After the first heist's success, the Professor plans a bigger heist on the Bank of Spain involving gold extraction.

team_building
Year 2018, Month 6, Day 5

Investment in the Bank of Spain Heist

The new team gathers, including returning members and new faces to execute the Bank of Spain heist.

heist_start
Year 2018, Month 6, Day 15

Bank of Spain Heist Commences

The team takes over the Bank of Spain, taking hostages and starting to extract gold from the vault.

conflict
Year 2018, Month 6, Day 20

Negotiations, Losses, and Tactical Shifts

The police intervene aggressively, losses are suffered, and the Professor manages external tactics.

internal_conflict
Year 2018, Month 6, Day 25

Alliance Between the Team and Hostages

Some hostages develop understanding and alliances with the team members during the prolonged heist.

conflict
Year 2018, Month 7, Day 1

Police siege intensifies and breach of vault

Police organize a tunnel operation attempting to breach the bank, leading to intense action inside.

heist_end
Year 2018, Month 7, Day 5

The Professor’s Sacrifice and Team’s Escape

The Professor risks his freedom and orchestrates a dramatic escape for the rest of the team.