Spy
British TVThe British television sensibility: tone, restraint and format traditions.This show: 9/10Dry humorDeadpan, understated wit.This show: 8/10SitcomClassic comedy rhythm, multi-camera or single.This show: 8/10Witty banterRapid-fire verbal sparring.This show: 7/10Warm humorAffectionate comedy that genuinely loves its characters.This show: 7/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Tom Goodman-HillDarren BoydJude WrightRobert LindsayRebekah StatonMathew Baynton
Written by
Simeon Goulden
Starring
Tom Goodman-HillDarren BoydJude WrightRobert LindsayRebekah StatonMathew Baynton
Written by
Simeon Goulden
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Spy Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 8.0 | ||||||
| S2 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.1 |
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About
"An ordinary dad hilariously miscast as a spy"
Tim is a broke, directionless dad who lies to his son about having an impressive job, and through a mix-up ends up recruited into MI5's officer training program despite being spectacularly unqualified. The show follows his awkward double life, juggling custody arrangements, humiliating spy exercises, and a workplace full of icy professionals baffled by his existence. It's a warm, character-driven British sitcom, more gentle farce than thriller, carried by deadpan performances and the gap between Tim's ordinary life and his absurd new job.
Watch it for
the deadpan clash between an ordinary struggling dad and MI5's icy professionalism.
Maybe skip if
you want real espionage stakes rather than a gentle, family-centered workplace sitcom.
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All Seasons
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Season 12011
7.656462h 54m
Tim is a single father trying to win back the respect and affections of his precocious nine year old son, Marcus. In the hope of proving that he is not a complete loser, Time quits his dead-end job but his life changes forever when he is accidentally recruited as a trainee spy for MI5.
Supervising Tim at work is irrepressible MI5 boss, The Examiner, who teaches the recruits his own unorthodox approach to the espionage game. Adding to the chaos of Tim's life are his acidic ex-wife Judith, her enthusiastic new boyfriend Philip, their obsessive family therapist and his anti-social best friend Chris. And is there romance on the cards with fellow agent Caitlin?
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Season 22012
8.0593124h 20m
Now a fully licensed MI5 agent under the eccentric eye of The Examiner, Tim is still raw from the disappointment of Caitlin's fiancé turning up unexpectedly and so he sets about trying to sabotage their relationship with the help of best friend Chris. Meanwhile, Marcus starts a new school term only to discover that his status as top dog is under threat from new boy Nick. And the family has to deal with a new therapist, Owen, whose unorthodox methods give Philip cause for concern when he realises that Owen is trying to seduce Judith.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Tom Goodman-Hill Phillip, Philip
Darren Boyd Tim
Jude Wright Marcus
Robert Lindsay The Examiner
Rebekah Staton Caitlin
Mathew Baynton Chris
Dolly Wells Judith
Ed Coleman Moritz
Ellie Hopkins Justine
Nicholas Croucher Cohen
Crew
Simeon Goulden
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