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134 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Condor. 2018–2020 20 eps TV-MA. 7.7 (18K) Rate. TV Series. A brilliant, young, idealistic CIA analyst finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that kills everyone else at his office. Can he, with no field experience, stay alive long enough to get to the bottom of it?
3 days ago · The 50 Best Spy TV Shows Ever. Deciding which series are worthy of inclusion on a list of the best spy shows and streaming series ever is a matter of mystery itself. With its propensity for...
- Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Prime Video
- Hanna, Prime Video
- Homeland, Showtime
- The Looming Tower, Hulu
- Berlin Station, Epix
- Treadstone, USA Network
- Covert Affairs, USA Network
- Chuck, NBC
- Wormwood, Netflix
- Condor, Audience/Epix
The character of Jack Ryan is one that’s very familiar to those who are fans of the spy thriller genre. He first showed up in the series of novels by author Tom Clancy before making his way to the big screen in 1990 in The Hunt for Red October. Now, he’s made his way onto the small screen with a series adaptation starring John Krasinski (The Office...
Hanna is another action drama series from Amazon Prime Video, and another that’s an adaptation from a previous medium. This time, the series has its origins from the 2011 film of the same name starring Saoirse Ronan (Little Women, Atonement). Similar to the movie, Hannafollows the eponymous character, a young 15-year-old girl who has lived her whol...
Showtime’s Homeland is a critically acclaimed political thriller that received several awards during its eight-season run, both for its gripping storyline and the outstanding performance of the cast members. Amongst those is Claire Danes (Romeo & Juliet) who played the role of Carrie Mathison, the main character. When we meet Mathison, we learn tha...
Based on Lawrence Wright’s Pulitzer-Prize winning book entitled The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11, Hulu’s miniseries adaptation The Looming Towertells the story of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda during its rise in the late 90s. Oftentimes in large-scale investigations involving different law enforcement agencies, there’s some tension o...
In a way similar to Jack Ryan, the Epix series Berlin Stationtells the story of a whip-smart CIA analyst who is assigned to a new role within the agency that takes him on a whole new adventure that will change him and his life forever. In this case, we follow Daniel Miller, a newly transferred officer from Langley to the CIA station in Berlin, Germ...
While I personally adored the Jason Bourne film franchise, I would be lying if I said I had a complete grasp of the entire operation despite having watched all the movies more than a few times by now. As I’m sure is the case with all covert CIA operations, there are many moving parts and it’s always hard to keep up – even in the fictional world. US...
In another action drama series from USA Network, Covert Affairs puts a female lead in the front and center of the show with Annie Walker (played by Piper Perabo from Notorious and Turn Up Charlie). Annie starts out as a trainee in the CIA but is suddenly promoted to field operative in the Domestic Protection Division. Guided by her handler Auggie, ...
When it comes to TV shows about the CIA, NBC’s Chuckis one of the first to come to mind and it’s a small break of comedic relief from the drama genre of the shows previously mentioned. The titular Chuck Bartowski is your run-of-the-mill computer whiz living a normal life as a Stanford University dropout and electronics store employee. That is, unti...
Diving right back into the more serious side of things, Netflix’s Wormwoodis an absolutely fascinating docudrama miniseries. At this point, we can glean that working in the CIA has its risks, but Wormwooddetails a story of just how much the work can affect one’s personal life and mental well-being. The six-part docuseries centers on the life of Fra...
Condor is based on the 1975 movie Three Days of the Condor(itself an adaptation of James Grady’s novel Six Days of the Condor). It’s currently awaiting the release of its third and fourth seasons on Epix after its move from Audience. Condorfollows Joe Turner, a wide-eyed and idealistic young man who joins the CIA as an analyst with the hopes of mak...
- Spooks, BBC One/BBC Three (2002 – 2011) The BBC One spy drama series Spooks aired over 10 seasons, clocking in almost 90 episodes in total! It takes its title from a common slang term used to refer to spies, but internationally it was aired in some regions as simply MI-5.
- London Spy, BBC Two (2015) Tom Rob Smith, who wrote the movie Child 44 and also wrote for The Assassination of Gianni Versace, is behind BBC’s London Spy, a five-part drama series that aired in 2015.
- Killing Eve, BBC America (2018 – 2022) Killing Eve is a look into a fascinating relationship that forms between an intelligence officer and an elusive assassin that she’s assigned to look into.
- Deep State, Fox (2018 – 2019) Fox’s drama thriller Deep State aired for two seasons, with each season covering two separate events that transpire over the timeline of their respective seasons.
Apr 18, 2023 · 11 great spy thriller TV shows to watch right now. The best edge-of-your-seat espionage thrills to watch at home. By Liam Mathews Apr 18, 2023, 2:00pm EDT. Part of Deep Cover. Spy shows are...
3 days ago · The best action drama series comprise an array of programs that intertwine action set pieces with intricate character development and enthralling storylines. These top-tier shows transport viewers into realms where valiant heroes confront daunting challenges, ensuring engrossing entertainment throughout.
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Apr 16, 2024 · The tension and suspense of a well-made secret agent movie or TV series can be palpable, and that's the excitement of these spy shows. Netflix has consistently put out great spy shows where...
