A Spy Among Friends 2022
“One of their own has done the unthinkable.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- December 8, 2022
- Last Aired
- December 8, 2022
- Format
- 1 season · 6 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~6 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Boom-Ooh-Yatatatah" (★ 6.5/10)
- Created By
- Ben Macintyre, Alexander Cary
- Network
- ITVX
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo
What is A Spy Among Friends?
A Spy Among Friends is a television series released in 2022 that falls under the genres of drama, thriller, and war and politics. The series follows the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent Kim Philby through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend Nicholas Elliott.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 8, 2022
- Last aired
- Dec 8, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITVX
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 84 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITVX
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 6 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
A Spy Among Friends is a television series released in 2022 that falls under the genres of drama, thriller, and war and politics. The series follows the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent Kim Philby through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend Nicholas Elliott. Based on the true story of Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby, the two British spies and lifelong friends, the narrative explores Philby's betrayal and defection to Russia after being exposed as a Soviet double agent, which resulted in the gutting of British and American intelligence. The Cold War series stars Guy Pearce as Kim Philby, alongside Damian Lewis and Anna Maxwell Martin, with Stephen Kunken also appearing in the cast. The production is noted for being a nuanced and finely acted exploration of the double agent's epic betrayal of both his colleagues and his country.
Should you watch it?
“Uncover the chilling betrayal of British intelligence officer and KGB double agent Kim Philby.”
- It features a nuanced, finely acted exploration of a historic Cold War betrayal.
- It stars acclaimed actors Guy Pearce and Damian Lewis.
- It focuses on the complex, compelling relationship between lifelong friends and British spies Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action might find the nuanced dramatic pacing less engaging.
Watch it if you enjoy finely acted historical spy dramas based on real events.
The series maintains a nuanced, dramatic tone with deliberate pacing suited for mature audiences interested in political history and espionage.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Boom-Ooh-Yatatatah Mytharc Dec 8, 2022
- E2 The Admiral's Glass Core Dec 8, 2022
- E3 Allegory of the Catholic Faith Core Dec 8, 2022
- E4 Vodka Core Dec 8, 2022
- E5 Snow Mytharc Dec 8, 2022
- E6 No Man's Land Mytharc Dec 8, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream A Spy Among Friends?
The series is available for streaming on MGM and Apple TV.
Is A Spy Among Friends worth watching?
Yes, it features acclaimed performances by Guy Pearce and Damian Lewis in a nuanced, finely acted Cold War drama.
What is the binge duration for the series?
It is structured as a mini-series with episodes running approximately 55 minutes each.
Which episodes are essential to watch?
As a serialized mini-series following the continuous story of Philby's betrayal and defection, viewing the complete run is recommended.
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