Comedian Laci Mosley saddles up for the series premiere of “Scam Goddess” on Freeform, and her first target is a doozy. Rita Crundwell, the Illinois comptroller who embezzled a staggering $53 million, is the subject of Mosley’s inaugural investigation. Crundwell’s crime, fueled by a lavish equestrian lifestyle, is a tale of audacious greed and small-town deception, perfect fodder for Mosley’s brand of witty true crime analysis.
The premiere episode, “The Horseplay Heist,” sees Mosley diving into the details of Crundwell’s scheme. How did one person manage to pilfer such a vast sum from a seemingly unsuspecting community? Mosley seeks answers, not only by dissecting the financial records but also by interviewing the individual who finally blew the whistle on Crundwell’s elaborate horse-funded empire. It’s a classic tale of hubris and horses, filtered through Mosley’s sharp comedic lens.
“Scam Goddess” is based on Mosley’s successful podcast of the same name, demonstrating the growing trend of podcasts making the leap to television. With this new series, Mosley takes her unique blend of true crime investigation and humor on the road, traveling across the country to unravel a variety of scams, each more outlandish than the last.
“Scam Goddess” premieres Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on Freeform.