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S9·E6 Cybershell

Episode
Season 9, Episode 6
Air Date
October 25, 2010
Director
Julian Holmes
Writers
Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley
Score
9.5/10 (2 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 25, 2010 ★ 9.5/10 · 2 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Relations between the CIA and MI5 are stretched after an American drone is hacked in Afghanistan whilst in British care, leading to the loss of American lives. Beecher - head of the CIA in London - arrives on the Grid to oversee installation of the US's advanced cybersecurity system, 'Cybershell', to prevent any future disasters. Lucas, out in the field, is tasked with protecting and delivering Daniella Ortiz to the Grid, the young ex-hacker turned White House cryptographer who holds the installation codes. When the Grid is hacked and locked down, the team is plunged into a nightmare. Will they escape and prevent the theft of all CIA and MI5 intelligence? Will Lucas be able to protect Ortiz when the hackers decide to cut out the middle man?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 9 Episode 6 of Spooks air?

Season 9, Episode 6 ('Cybershell') originally aired on October 25, 2010.

How long is Season 9 Episode 6 ('Cybershell')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Spooks.

What happens in Spooks Season 9 Episode 6?

Relations between the CIA and MI5 are stretched after an American drone is hacked in Afghanistan whilst in British care, leading to the loss of American lives. Beecher - head of the CIA in London - arrives on the Grid to oversee installation of the US's advanced cybersecurity system, 'Cybershell', t...

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