I'd love to mention things like "Alias" but because Alias really went so far off the rails as it progressed, I've always felt it was a show that should be rebooted without the goofball Rimbaldi Mcguffin. But 24, the concept and method was damn good. To get you in the zone for a bit of fictional international intrigue, we’ve rounded up the best of British espionage series and where you can find them. including it's CW reboot.Ģ4 - The later seasons really kind of fell off the rails. I'd argue that it influenced a great number of shows after it. The 50 Best Spy TV Shows Ever Berlin Station (2016) Spies of Warsaw (2013) 71 Sleeper Cell (2005) 77 The Equalizer (1985) TURN: Washington's Spies (2014) 81 Hunted (2012) 76 The Invisible Man (2000) Charlie's Angels (1976) Human Target (2010) 75 La Femme Nikita (1997) It Takes a Thief (1968). Spooks - BBC - This is an underrated great look at the spygame.Ĭovert Affairs - Yes, it's REALLY light, but you know what? It's a hell of a lot of fun. Period.Ĭhuck - come on, who can't name a light hearted fun vehicle.īurn Notice - the Double Cross spy with a weekly storyline that is better than expected fun. If you haven't seen it, make an effort, this series makes everyone involved stand out with a look at why people become terrorists, what they do, how their minds work. Sleeper Cell - only 2 seasons on Showtime, but this show really hit hard the first year. The Man from UNCLE - Another fun spy vehicle To me, the best spy oriented show I've ever seen is currently airing, and that's Homeland. The Man Who Never Was (I only vaugely remember seeing episodes of this - would like to revisit it)Īnd the many interesting detective programmes like Tightrope and Shannon (remember his car loaded with gadgets?). The Blue Light (another interesting military espionage series was Jericho) Four Just Men (Richard mentioned The Rogues which also fit in this category) ![]() Passport to Adventure (also Dangerous Assignment)ġ0. The Third Man (The Sentimental Agent came later but was very much a like type - neither worked for governments or agencies but they fit the mode)Ħ. The Man Called X (Treasury Men in Action was similar to this sort of Ziv "reality" TV)ģ. I Led 3 Lives (Richard Carlson was magnificent as the neurotic "counterspy" another programme similar was The Crusader)Ģ. In the 50s, spies looked and acted different than after Bond. Thanks to the brilliant Patrick McGoohan. I'm with Alan, it doesn't get any better than Danger Man although The Prisoner is a close second.
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