London Spy 

A chance romance between two men from very different worlds, one from the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service, the other from a world of clubbing and youthful excess, leads into mystery after one of them is found murdered.

Stars:

Ben Whishaw, Edward Holcroft, Jim Broadbent

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ben Whishaw	...	Danny 5 episodes, 2015
Edward Holcroft	...	Alex 5 episodes, 2015
Jim Broadbent	...	Scottie 5 episodes, 2015
Zrinka Cvitesic	...	Sara 4 episodes, 2015
Samantha Spiro	...	Detective Taylor 4 episodes, 2015
Harriet Walter	...	Claire 3 episodes, 2015
Josef Altin	...	Pavel 2 episodes, 2015
Richard Cunningham	...	Danny's Lawyer 2 episodes, 2015
Adrian Lester	...	Professor Marcus Shaw 2 episodes, 2015
David Hayman	...	Mr Turner 2 episodes, 2015
Charlotte Rampling	...	Frances 2 episodes, 2015
Lorraine Ashbourne	...	Mrs Turner 2 episodes, 2015
Nicolas Chagrin	...	Charles 2 episodes, 2015
Priyanga Burford	...	Clinician 2 episodes, 2015

Storyline

A chance romance between two men from very different worlds, one from the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service, the other from a world of clubbing and youthful excess, leads into mystery after one of them is found murdered.

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Plot Keywords:

surveillance | mi6 | gay lead character | conspiracy | london england | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 November 2015 (UK)

Also Known As:

London Spy

Filming Locations:

Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Working Title Television, BBC America, BBC2

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jim Bradbent played King William IV to Harriet Walker's Queen Adelaide in the film The Young Victoria.

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Quotes

Frances: You either step into the abyss or step back from it; you cannot walk along its edge for long.

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Connections

Featured in London Spy Revealed (2016)

User Reviews

The most original spy thriller

I don't like to give synopsis i like to simply give my opinion and thoughts of said show

I heard all of the critical acclaim this show is receiving and decided to give it a go oh my god am I glad. I am speechless but not wordless. It is so unique and well crafted and executed that it's simply beautiful to watch unfold. I read the premise and plot but it was not what expected at all. I've only watched the four episodes but I have never been more sure of a hit than this show will be. A huge twist comes at the end of the fourth episode that's a real game changer and literally floored me. I'm still reeling over the ending. i feel like i unwrapped a gift. what an intriguing gem. A stunning masterpiece! I must warn you there is explicit nudity in the pilot but it is completely necessary in setting up the story. I was hooked within the first 20 minutes and watched the next three episodes immediately after since i was late to the party. The acting is flawless as is the casting. This is a must watch and a "I can't wait till next episode" show factor.It has some of the tropes of spy thrillers for ex; being watched and being completely powerless but the initial or central? relationship makes it is so raw and unique it adds such mystery and a love story to this spy thriiler that it deserves to be seen. This show is simply perfect!!!!!!