Spooks 2002
“It's a fine line between safety and terror. Meet the rulers.”
What is Spooks?
The British television series Spooks is a spy drama that originally aired on BBC One. The series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 86
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- May 13, 2002
- Last aired
- Oct 23, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
The British television series Spooks is a spy drama that originally aired on BBC One. The series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid. The title Spooks is a popular colloquialism for spies. The series consists of 10 seasons and aired from 13 May 2002 to 23 October 2011. It is also known as MI-5 in some countries. The show combines elements of the TV cop show with espionage, dealing with threats both foreign and domestic. The series is set against the backdrop of the British Security Service and explores the different challenges faced by the officers as they work to safeguard the nation. The series is a tense drama that highlights the efforts of the officers working for Section D of MI5.
Should you watch it?
“British spies race against time to protect the nation from unseen threats.”
- Authentic portrayal of MI5 operations
- Strong ensemble cast
- High-stakes storylines
- Can be emotionally heavy
- Occasional pacing issues
You enjoy realistic spy dramas with moral complexity.
Suitable for mature audiences due to intense themes and occasional violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Thou Shalt Not Kill May 13, 2002
- E2 Looking After Our Own May 20, 2002
- E3 One Last Dance May 27, 2002
- E4 Traitor's Gate Jun 4, 2002
- E5 The Rose Bed Memoirs Jun 10, 2002
- E6 The Lesser of Two Evils Jun 17, 2002
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Legitimate Targets Jun 2, 2003
- E2 Nest of Angels Jun 9, 2003
- E3 Spiders Jun 16, 2003
- E4 Blood and Money Jun 23, 2003
- E5 I Spy Apocalypse Jul 7, 2003
- E6 Without Incident Jul 14, 2003
- E7 Clean Skin Jul 21, 2003
- E8 Strike Force Jul 28, 2003
- E9 The Seventh Division Aug 4, 2003
- E10 Smoke and Mirrors Aug 11, 2003
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Project Friendly Fire Oct 11, 2004
- E2 The Sleeper Oct 18, 2004
- E3 Who Guards the Guards? Oct 25, 2004
- E4 A Prayer for My Daughter Nov 1, 2004
- E5 Love and Death Nov 8, 2004
- E6 Persephone Nov 15, 2004
- E7 Outsiders Nov 22, 2004
- E8 Celebrity Nov 29, 2004
- E9 Frequently Asked Questions Dec 6, 2004
- E10 The Suffering of Strangers Dec 13, 2004
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Special (1) Sep 12, 2005
- E2 The Special (2) Sep 13, 2005
- E3 Divided They Fall Sep 22, 2005
- E4 Road Trip Sep 29, 2005
- E5 The Book Oct 6, 2005
- E6 The Innocent Oct 13, 2005
- E7 Syria Oct 20, 2005
- E8 The Russian Oct 27, 2005
- E9 The Sting Nov 3, 2005
- E10 Diana Nov 10, 2005
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Gas and Oil (Part 1) Sep 17, 2006
- E2 Gas and Oil (Part 2) Sep 17, 2006
- E3 The Cell Sep 18, 2006
- E4 World Trade Sep 25, 2006
- E5 The Message Oct 2, 2006
- E6 Hostage Takers (Part 1) Oct 9, 2006
- E7 Hostage Takers (Part 2) Oct 16, 2006
- E8 Agenda Oct 23, 2006
- E9 The Criminal Oct 30, 2006
- E10 Aftermath Nov 13, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Is Spooks based on real events?
While not directly based on real events, it draws inspiration from real-world espionage.
Why is it called Spooks?
Spooks is a British slang term for spies or intelligence officers.
How many seasons does Spooks have?
The series ran for multiple seasons between 2002 and 2011.
Where is Spooks set?
The show is set in the offices of MI5, specifically a secure area known as The Grid.
What network aired Spooks?
It originally aired on BBC One in the United Kingdom.