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Spooks

2002·Show
86Episodes in10Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.3
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Spooks fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

It's a fine line between safety and terror. Meet the rulers.

Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and 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.
Gritty Spy ThrillerMI5 ProceduralHigh-Stakes TensionPolitical RealismEnsemble Cast DramaCold War LegacyCounter-Terrorism FocusEmotional Toll of EspionageBritish IntelligenceMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Alrick Riley, Sam Miller, Bharat Nalluri
Written by:
Ben Richards, Howard Brenton, David Farr

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Spooks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spooks legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloBritboxThe RokuBritBoxPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Spooks is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spooks worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spooks rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Spooks have?

10 seasons

It has 10 seasons with 86 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Spooks air?

It ran from 2002 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Spooks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Spooks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spooks in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spooks use?

Fictional CountryShoe PhoneLocation DoublingDying Moment of AwesomeLong-Runner Cast TurnoverThere Are No Girls on the InternetExpansion Pack PastEvil PlanDamsel in DistressCross-Operational InterferenceAnd the Adventure ContinuesSpy Satellitesand 124 more

TV Tropes lists 136 storytelling tropes for Spooks, including Fictional Country, Shoe Phone, Location Doubling.