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A Spy Among Friends

2022 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United Kingdom

Follow 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.

6.5(98 reviews)

6.5537% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Dec 8, 2022
Last air date: Dec 8, 2022
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: ITVX
Creator / showrunner: Ben Macintyre, Alexander Cary
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: ITV Studios, Sony Pictures Television, FLW Productions, Ginger Biscuit Entertainment

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Keywords

based on novel or bookcold warkgbminiseriesbritish intelligence

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Guy Pearce

Kim Philby

Damian Lewis

Nicholas Elliott

Anna Maxwell Martin

Lily Thomas

Stephen Kunken

James Jesus Angelton

Adrian Edmondson

Sir Roger Hollis

Nicholas Rowe

Sir Anthony Blunt

Monika Gossmann

Galina

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.5

98 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera5.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong6.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful