Hey folks,
Think I will add my two cents, when you see the name "Gideon Raff" you know its going to be quality through and through. "Prisoners Of War, Tyrant, Homeland (S1) and The Red Sea Diving Resort* are all his works.
Some great TV has been coming through Israel for some years, worldwide success for the likes *Fauda* (which is brilliant) and recently playing on HBO *Our Boys* highlights that those of us like some edge to our TV, darkness and a better story-line... the middle east is the way to go.
Enough rambling from me, The Spy was Saturday night viewing after England scored the 3rd goal against the happy bunch from Bulgaria (that was a joke) .
Quickly flickered over and started ep 1, (I watched the trailer some weeks ago was eager to watch this and for Baron Cohen flex his acting muscles and a step up from likes of mindless Grimsby and The Dictator. He did not disappoint.
I was blown away, after finishing the finale like 2am Sunday, I was exhausted but well worth it.
Quality script, acting, production and storyline of a story forgotten and mostly unknown in the western hemisphere. For me (Dan) played by Noah Emmerich (The Americans, The Hot Zone) was the real highlight. A man stuck between the organization he works for and knowing full well he is probably sending them to virtual death. *The Spy* also highlights the hornets nest the middle east region is where life as no value at all due to the warring factions, religion and corruption.
More TV like this please..............................
Solid 9/10 for me.