Sea of Lies
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards — one of Uncover's stranger and more internationally sprawling seasons."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins. Sea of Lies, a season of CBC's Uncover hosted by award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys), follows a devious scammer whose trail of murder, stolen identities and fine art fraud crosses from rural Canada to coastal England — and is ultimately solved by a Rolex watch. Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sea of Lies
What is Sea of Lies about?
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins. Sea of Lies, a season of CBC's Uncover hosted by award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys), follows a devious scammer whose trail of murder, stolen identities and fine art fraud crosses from rural Canada to coastal England — and is ultimately solved by a Rolex watch. Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards.
Is Sea of Lies worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if organised fraud with an international reach interests you". CBC's Uncover, hosted by Sam Mullins, follows a con man whose trail of stolen identities and deception crosses continents — until a Rolex watch helps crack the case.
Who is Sea of Lies for?
Sea of Lies is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Sea of Lies to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Sea of Lies?
If you enjoy Sea of Lies, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Anatomy of a Scam, Fur and Loathing, A Moment In Crime. See our full "Podcasts Like Sea of Lies" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- Season of CBC's Uncover
- Country
- Canada
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