Are you craving some spy action?
A lot of different shows come under the heading of a spy thriller.
But there are a few things that they all have in common.
They all feature twists and turns and characters keeping deep, dark secrets.
They all have a tendency towards ruthlessness dont get too attached to any one person!
And they are all compelling, unmissable TV.
A Spy Among Friends is available to stream on ITVX.
Netflixs five-part limited seriesTreasonstarring Charlie Cox was released on December 26th 2022.
The series has a great cast including Oona Chaplin, Olga Kurylenko, Ciaran Hinds and Alex Kingston.
There was also a sequel series calledSmileys Peoplewhich came out in 1982.
They are supposed to be left with dull administrative work, though of course dont restrict themselves to that.
Seasons one and two, both six episodes each, were released in 2022.
If youre in the mood for something current and ongoing, this is the one to try.
What really stands out here, though, is the quality of the cast.
What really makesKilling Evestand out from the rest of this list, though, is the humour.
ButKilling Evecrosses over into black comedy territory with its consistent, witty approach.
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Watch if you enjoyWestern and Russian spies working together.
So, if youre craving some more U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The high concept of thefirst season of24was a stroke of genius.
Tom Clancys Jack Ryan is another literary spy whose origin was in the Cold War.
The real genius of the series, though, is its casting.
Secret Invasion is available to stream on Disney+
