The series chronicles the investigation into a $100m jewel theft at the Louvre, weaving together witness testimony, forensic insights and detailed reconstructions of how the thieves breached the museum and made off with eight pieces of the French Crown Jewels.
Discovery Channel is set to bring a high-profile crime series to viewers across the Middle East and North Africa with the premiere of Louvre Heist: Minute by Minute. It will air on Saturday, December 6, at 9 PM KSA on the Discovery Channel MENA and will also stream on discovery+ via OSN+ and stc tv.
The one-hour programme delivers a real-time reconstruction of the bold jewelry heist that took place in broad daylight on October 19, 2025, at the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris. Through exclusive eyewitness accounts, forensic insights and detailed graphic recreations, the special retraces how the thieves penetrated the museum’s security and escaped with treasures valued at more than $100m.
Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer of US Networks and President of Discovery Networks, said: “This cinematic-level heist stunned the world, and we’re breaking it down minute by minute. With exclusive footage and real-time storytelling, this special delivers the kind of jaw-dropping, edge-of-your-seat experience Discovery does best.”
As French authorities continue their efforts to recover the stolen Crown Jewels, the special examines the motivations behind the targeted displays, the possible masterminds behind the operation and the critical mistakes that ultimately exposed the culprits. Featuring commentary from witnesses, criminologists, former security officials and art historians, the programme reveals how the heist unfolded, the vulnerabilities in the museum’s security and whether the incident points to a broader rise in art thefts across Paris.
Viewers in the region are invited to join the online discussion using the hashtag #LouvreHeistMinuteByMinute.
Produced by Pioneer Productions for Discovery, Louvre Heist: Minute by Minute airs Saturday, December 6 at 9 PM KSA on Discovery Channel MENA, with streaming available on discovery+ via OSN+ and stc tv. The channel can be accessed on OSNtv channel 50, beIN channel 201, stc tv channel 205 and Etisalat channel 360.
