Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Sticky!
Throughout Amazon Prime Video’sThe Sticky, everyone calls Mike by his nickname “Lollipop,” and here’s why that is.The cast ofThe Stickyis full of all kinds of wacky characters with mysterious backstories, with their interests converging at a grand maple syrup heist. However,The Stickyeventually reveals that Mike’s true nature is not what it seems, with his Lollipop nickname being key to understanding the character’s full story.
Amazon Prime Video’s new heist comedy seriesThe Stickytells a fictionalized version of the real-life Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, with the series following three thieves who work together to steal millions of dollars worth of maple syrup. Chris Diamantopoulos' Mike Byrne acts as the ringleader for the job, with his connections to a powerful crime family giving him the knowledge he needs for the job. While Mike comes off as a seasoned professional,The Stickyreveals that there is a lot more to the story.
Mike’s “Lollipop” Nickname In The Sticky Explained
It Is Connected To His Criminal Backstory
InThe Stickyepisode 5, the gang is confronted byJamie Lee Curtis' Beau, a senior member of the crime family that Mike belongs to. Despite Mike proclaiming to be a high-ranking criminal, Beau reveals that this isn’t the case, with him being the laughingstock of the crime family. This is mainly tied to a failed heist job that Mike pulled off before the events ofThe Sticky, one that earned him his Lollipop nickname.
Mike returned to the crime family with a truck full of what was supposed to be valuable electronics, proudly boasting his accomplishments. Upon opening the truck, however,the family discovered that it was full of useless candy. While attempting to pin the mistake on the truck driver, Mike’s gun went off and shot the son of his boss, making his situation even worse. Because of this story, Beau calls Mike Lollipop, constantly reminding him of his screw-up.
Why Mike Was Really Sent To Canada In The Sticky
It Wasn’t For The Syrup Heist
Due to the events of the candy robbery, Mike is indebted to his boss, with him constantly having to make it up to the family after the accidental shooting. As part of this,Mike is sent to Canada to house sit, with him being assigned tasks like watering flowers.
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While in Canada, Remy tells Mike about the syrup job, with Mike believing that this is his chance to redeem himself in the eyes of his family. However, the events of the series only make things worse for Mike, with Beau and the rest of the crime family chasing him down at the end ofThe Stickyseason 1.
The Sticky
Cast
Set in the early 2000s, The Sticky is inspired by the true story of the infamous “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.” It follows Ruth Landry, an underappreciated middle-aged woman who orchestrates the daring theft of millions of dollars worth of syrup, navigating the criminal underworld and a cast of eccentric characters.
