In the Netflix series Kaleidoscope, Leo stands with Bob, Ava, Bob, and Stan in a lit-up vault.

‘Kaleidoscope’: Release Date, Cast, and Everything You Need to Know

Here's everything you need to know about the release date, cast, and more for the Netflix series 'Kaleidoscope.'

by Erica Scassellati

Published on December 7, 2022

2 min read

What is the Netflix series ‘Kaleidoscope’ about?

The Netflix series Kaleidoscope is an eight-episode heist anthology series that follows a crew of masterful thieves over the span of 25 years. Like most heists, the group’s goal is simple — unlock a seemingly unbreakable vault and make it out with their riches.

“It’s loosely based on something that might have happened,” creator Eric Garcia told Tudum. “After Hurricane Sandy, $70 billion worth of bonds got flooded in the basement of the DTCC, which is a large clearing effort that’s owned by a bunch of the big banks. To my mind, I was like, ‘Well, that’s a perfect coverup for a heist!'”

Kaleidoscope isn’t just any heist series. The episodes can be viewed in any order, and the way viewers watch the show affects their views of the story. Each viewer will have a unique experience while watching Kaleidoscope.

What is the release date for ‘Kaleidoscope’?

Netflix recently announced that Kaleidoscope will drop to the streaming service on January 1, 2023. All eight episodes will be available on New Year’s day to watch in any particular order. Kaleidoscope is created by Eric Garcia and executive produced by Russell Fine.

Writer/producer Eric Garcia worked on films such as Repo Men, Matchstick Men, and The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Fine previously worked as a producer for Hemlock Grove, Quantico, and Sleepy Hollow. He also directs two episodes of Kaleidoscope.

Everything we know so far about the cast of ‘Kaleidoscope’

Kaleidoscope contains an impressive cast. Giancarlo Esposito plays Leo Pap, a master criminal and the leader of his crew of thieves. Esposito is a seasoned actor known for his roles in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Boys, and The Mandalorian.

Rosaline Elbay and Jai Courtney portray husband and wife Judy and Bob Goodwin. They are members of Leo’s crew, along with Ava Mercer (Paz Vega) and Stan Loomis (Peter Mark Kendall).

Leo Pap and his crew in the Netflix series Kaleidoscope stand around in what appears to be a warehouse. Leo is holding a coffee cup.

Jordan Mendoza as RJ, Peter Mark Kendall as Stan Loomis, Giancarlo Esposito as Leo Pap, Jai Courtney as Bob Goodwin, Rosaline Elbay as Judy Goodwin, Paz Vega as Ava Mercer in episode ‘Yellow’ of ‘Kaleidoscope’ | Netflix

British actor Rufus Sewell joins the cast of Kaleidoscope as Roger Salas. “I loved how unusual it was,” Sewell said of the show while speaking to Netflix. “My first thought was, ‘Well, that’s a great gimmick. Thank god it is also really well written.'”

Tati Gabrielle rounds out the cast as Hannah Kim. Netflix fans may recognize Gabrielle from her role as Marienne in You Season 2.