Nate’s ex-wife, whom the team must "coach" to help with the heist. Kevin Tighe The cold-hearted antagonist and Nate's former boss. Production & Trivia
: By destroying the paintings (or making them "disappear"), they bankrupt Blackpoole’s insurance company, achieving Nate's long-awaited revenge. Key Cast & Characters Role in Episode Nathan Ford Timothy Hutton The Mastermind leading his personal vendetta. Sophie Devereaux Gina Bellman The Grifter who must manage Nate's ex-wife. Jim Sterling Mark Sheppard Nate's rival investigator at IYS, often called "Evil Nate". Maggie Collins Kari Matchett [S1E13] The Second David Job
After the team splinters in the previous episode, they reunite to take down Nate’s ultimate nemesis: , the CEO of IYS Insurance who denied Nate's son the life-saving treatment he needed. Nate’s ex-wife, whom the team must "coach" to
: In a classic Leverage rug-pull, the team reveals that the David statues were just a distraction. Their true goal was to steal $150 million worth of other paintings in the gallery, all insured by IYS. Key Cast & Characters Role in Episode Nathan
: The team convinces Blackpoole they are selling him a "Second David" (a lost Michelangelo masterpiece) while secretly planning to steal the original David statue he already owns.