MI-5 (2002– )
"Spooks" (original title)

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The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization.

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 Harry Pearce (53 episodes, 2005-2011)
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 Malcolm Wynn-Jones (38 episodes, 2005-2010)
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 Jo Portman (36 episodes, 2005-2009)
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 Ros Myers (33 episodes, 2006-2009)
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 Ruth Evershed (32 episodes, 2005-2011)
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 Adam Carter (28 episodes, 2005-2008)
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 Lucas North (24 episodes, 2008-2010)
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The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization.

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Trivia

The scene in episode 1 ("Thou Shalt Not Kill") where the cat escapes from the house was based on a real MI5 training exercise, as was the scene in series 2 episode 1 ("Legitimate Targets") where an old school friend almost identified Zoe whilst she was on an op. See more »

Goofs

At numerous times throughout series 1 notably in "One Last Dance" and "Traitor's Gate" close-ups of intelligence files show that all the information is the same and all relates to Mary Kane's terminated pregnancy from episode 1 "Thou Shalt Not Kill". See more »

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Jools Siviter: Are we going to have to come over the river and potty-train you people?
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The show does not have any end credits, ending each episode with a trailer for the next episode and only showing a BBC production information screen. It does not list any cast/crew. See more »


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"Spooks"
Written by Jennie Muskett
Published by BBC Music/Bucks Music Ltd
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Absolutely Brilliant
1 January 2005 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

Spooks is, without doubt, the tensest and most dramatic (for better or for worse) drama on TV at the moment, season III is especially brilliant and with season IV scheduled to start next year i am itching with anticipation. However, there is something for everything as the story line also focuses on the relationships within spooks meaning that there is an ongoing story as well as a story per episode. SHEER BRILLIANCE The actors are brilliant and i am sure spooks will go down in history as one of the best dramas, kiss BOND goodbye a more realistic, better story is here. Enjoy one of the most memorable security-service dramas ever!


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