Secret State

2012·Show
4Episodes in1Season
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Secret State fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Secret State explores the relationship between a democratically elected government, big business and the banks.
Political ThrillerConspiracy DramaGovernment CorruptionCorporate EspionageHigh StakesTense & SuspensefulSocial CommentaryIntrigue-DrivenContemporary IssuesMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Ed Fraiman
Written by:
Robert Jones, Chris Mullin
Produced by:
Johann Knobel
Composed by:
Alex Heffes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Secret State legally?

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Secret State is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse, DistroTV, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Secret State worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Secret State rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Secret State have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes.

When did Secret State air?

It ran from 2012 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Secret State in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Secret State?

10ATAUCADEFRGBIEITNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Secret State in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Secret State use?

Bodyguard BetrayalKilled Mid-SentenceEveryone Has StandardsHeel–Face TurnCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveCorrupt PoliticianLower-Class LoutTime SkipDeadpan SnarkerPretext for WarRank UpRemove The Rivaland 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Secret State, including Bodyguard Betrayal, Killed Mid-Sentence, Everyone Has Standards.

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