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Spy

2011 – 2012Show2 seasons17 episodes

Comedy
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%–
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

When an underachieving single father inadvertently becomes an MI5 agent, he must keep his government job a secret while battling his ex-wife for custody of their precocious son.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

Shows with

Spy episodes

2 seasons · 17 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Codename: Loser, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Codename: Tramp, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Codename: Grades, 7.8
  4. S1 E4 Codename: Bookclub, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Codename: Blood, 7.3
  6. S1 E6 Codename: Portis, 8.0
  1. S2 E0 Behind the Scenes, 8.7
  2. S2 E1 Codename: Growing Rogue, 8.0
  3. S2 E2 Codename: Riding High, 8.0
  4. S2 E3 Codename: Lie Hard, 7.8
  5. S2 E4 Codename: Mistaken Identity, 8.2
  6. S2 E5 Codename: Family Bonds, 7.8
  7. S2 E6 Codename: Citizen Lame, 7.8
  8. S2 E7 Codename: Ball Busted, 7.8
  9. S2 E8 Codename: Double Oh, 7.7
  10. S2 E9 Codename: Pulp Friction, 7.9
  11. S2 E10 Codename: Last Scupper, 8.2
  12. S2 E11 Christmas Special: Codename - Show Stopper, 8.1

Cast

24 of 34 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Henderson, Ben Taylor
Written by
Simeon Goulden, John Henderson
Produced by
Charlie Leech, Margot Gavan Duffy, Simeon Goulden

Everyone

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Facts

October 14, 2011 · December 26, 2012 · Ended

First aired
October 14, 2011
Last aired
December 26, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 17 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Adults Are Useless, Only Sane Man, Trigger-Happy +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Spy?"

Questions about Spy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spy?

The RokuBest of British TvTubi TV

In the United States, Spy streams on Best of British Tv, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Spy worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

How long does it take to watch Spy?

6 h

About 6 hours: 17 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2012.

Will Spy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Spy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Spy use?

Adults Are UselessOnly Sane ManTrigger-HappyWeird AsideReasonable Authority FigureSadist TeacherWould Hurt a ChildRapid-Fire ComedyTroubling Unchildlike Behavior"Well Done, Son" GuyAbhorrent AdmirerObfuscating Stupidityand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Adults Are Useless, Only Sane Man, and Trigger-Happy.