The Professor is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing TV and movie criminals of all time. It's hard to think of any other antihero that compares to him. Perhaps the only one that comes close is Dalton Russell (Clive Owen) from Inside Man. Even though The Professor is modeled after characters like Danny Ocean and Dalton Russell, he's smarter and more entertaining.
However, he is not the only star in his world. The genius is surrounded by men and women that keep on wowing viewers. Given the complexity of the characters, every fan of the show has their favorite. There's something that draws you to them, whether it's Berlin's smile or Arturo having a false impression that he is a superhero, the audience loves them.
Sergio aka The Professor
The Professor organizes and successfully pulls off heists at two of the most guarded buildings in Spain. He convinces a bunch of random criminals to be loyal to him and to follow a specific set of rules. The criminal mastermind doesn't believe in impulsive actions. Every move must be planned out carefully in advance.
If you love The Professor, you are probably an extreme perfectionist. You hate it when things go wrong, so you always make sure that doesn't happen. You are also a knowledgeable person, and other people respect you for that. Nothing is ever too hard for you to do. As a result, you have plenty of achievements.
Inspector Alicia Sierra
Inspector Sierra will stop at nothing to nail The Professor and his band of criminals. Despite being pregnant herself, she uses Nairobi's son as bait in order to lure her to the window. She also bosses junior officers around and shows no mercy while interrogating suspects. She's been heavily pregnant during her entire time on the series but that hasn't slowed her down.
Fans who adore Alicia might have seen some of their own ruthlessness in her. They do anything to get their enemies or to get the job done. Fans of Sierra also tend to be effective bosses when in positions of leadership. Most importantly, nothing slows them down, not even sickness.
Berlin
Berlin might be overly aggressive and arrogant but he is fun to be around. He often makes jokes, even during the tensest situations. He isn't afraid of taking charge and making important decisions. And despite the fact that he has a terminal illness, he isn't too bothered. Most importantly, he sacrifices his own life and lets himself get shot by Suarez to make sure his colleagues escape.
Any Berlin fan is likely to be a bit arrogant and confident too. Your liking of the character proves you have an optimistic attitude towards life too. Any bad news you get doesn't leave you down, you simply keep going. You are also a selfless person who is more than ready to make sacrifices for the benefit of others.
Arturo
Arturo tries to play hero by taking unnecessary risks during the heist at the Royal Mint Of Spain. He keeps on urging fellow hostages to stage a rebellion. And during the second heist at the Bank Of Spain, he voluntarily sneaks into the building so that he can be a hero again. However, he hardly succeeds.
If you've developed some sort of liking to Arturo, it's highly likely that you always have trouble remaining calm. You feel you can take care of every situation even if it's out of your control. You also love attention, a trait Arturo embodies when he puts himself in danger again so he can please the millions of fans he got after the first heist.
Nairobi
Nairobi does a good job of overseeing the production of money at the Royal Mint of Spain. She goes on to take charge of the crew temporarily when Berlin is unable to. Nairobi also cares deeply about her son. She accepts a teddy bear, despite the fact that it could be a bomb, and risks going to the window to see the young boy.
As a Nairobi fan, you are probably nice at heart too. You believe in making everyone happy. You care deeply about family and to top that, you make a great leader and supervisor.
Palermo
As a skilled engineer, Palermo is involved in the planning of the Bank Of Spain heist. But outside his professional skills, he is unlikable. He comes off as a poor leader when put in charge of the crew. He also helps the dangerous Gandia to escape and he ends up causing plenty of havoc and eventually killing Nairobi.
If Palermo's story thrills you, then it probably reminds you about your own history of causing problems for your friends or colleagues. Relating well with others has proved difficult since you might believe you're always right.
Tokyo
After the death of her first boyfriend prior to the events of the series, Tokyo vows not to mix heists with love. However, she still ends up falling for Rio. She is seen as the restless type and worries too much when The Professor doesn't respond to calls. She also decides to depart the Caribbean island where she is staying with Rio, which ends up causing problems for the crew.
Being a Tokyo fan means you share some of her daredevilry. You always have the urge to do something rather than just relax. You also have a tendency of worrying too much and repeating past mistakes.
Helsinki
Helsinki uses the 1000 euros given to him by The Professor to feed his family, though it was originally meant to be used to destroy a car. He enjoys making jokes and chatting with hostages as well as his fellow robbers. He is also portrayed as the toughest member of the group, having fought in the Yugoslav wars.
Being a Helsinki fan means you probably care deeply about others. You are good at making friends but not good at following instructions. You're also tough and people know not to mess with you.
Raquel Murillo
Raquel leaves her lucrative job in law enforcement in order to spend the rest of her life with The Professor. Prior to that, she tries to hunt down the man and his crew but he outsmarts her in every possible way. Perhaps this is what makes her fall in love with him in the first place.
If you respect Raquel, you are a hopeless romantic. You would do anything for love, even if it means destroying bonds with people you've known for a very long time. You are also not afraid of making bold decisions that you believe will make you happier.
Rio
Often seen as the weakest member of the group, Rio has kept on doing things to reinforce this perception. Law enforcement officers begin identifying the robbers after they see Rio's face via a phone camera. His decision to communicate with Tokyo via a non-secure line also puts the feds on the radar of the escaped robbers.
Is Rio your favorite? When you look in the mirror, you see him. That's because you might have a history of making mistakes. You can't help it, no matter how hard you try. You cause plenty of inconveniences to your friends and family but they still love you. Just as the crew gathered to save Rio, your friends would sacrifice their comfort to help you.