Spooks Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2002 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Spooks
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Spooks have?
Spooks has 10 seasons and 86 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 13, 2002 to October 23, 2011.
Is Spooks renewed, ended, or canceled?
Spooks has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Spooks?
It takes 45h 7m (2707 minutes) to watch the complete run of Spooks. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 23 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 45.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 23 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Spooks?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 2 ("Looking After Our Own"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9/10 based on 5 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Spooks?
Spooks is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Spooks?
Spooks has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Spooks?
The primary ensemble cast includes Peter Firth as Harry Pearce (age 72), Hugh Simon as Malcolm Wynn-Jones, Nicola Walker as Ruth Evershed (age 56), Rupert Penry-Jones as Adam Carter (age 56).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Firth | Harry Pearce | 72 |
| Hugh Simon | Malcolm Wynn-Jones | – |
| Nicola Walker | Ruth Evershed | 56 |
| Rupert Penry-Jones | Adam Carter | 56 |
| Miranda Raison | Jo Portman | 48 |
| Hermione Norris | Ros Myers | 59 |
| Rory MacGregor | Colin Wells | 50 |
| David Oyelowo | Danny Hunter | 50 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Spooks are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.