Alex Rider: Season 1
2020 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.0
What Season 1 of Alex Rider
Alex Rider is a London teenager with exceptional intelligence and great physical fitness. Everything changes when he discovers that his uncle Ian was actually a British spy who died in the line of duty. The Special Operations Department, a division of MI6, pressures him to investigate his death. Alex reluctantly accepts a new identity and infiltrates Point Blanc, a remote correctional boarding school where the wayward children of ultra-wealthy families study. It is run by the mysterious Dr. Hugo Greif. Alex must earn the trust of his classmates and throw off the school's staff, without anyone knowing who he really works for.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode One
Following his uncle’s mysterious death, Alex Rider begins a quest for answers that leads him into a dark world of secrets and espionage. He comes to realise that his uncle wasn’t the man he thought he was—and that Alex is expected to follow in his footsteps.
Directing: Andreas Prochaska · Starring: Stephen Dillane, Thomas Levin, George Sear, Shalisha James-Davis
1x02 Episode Two
Still reeling from the revelation that his uncle was a spy for the British Government, Alex is kidnapped and interrogated by an unknown group of paramilitary agents. It will take all his hidden skills to turn the tables on his captors.
Directing: Andreas Prochaska · Starring: Stephen Dillane, Thomas Levin, Ana Ularu, Shalisha James-Davis
1x03 Episode Three
Alex is thrown into the unfamiliar world of the ultra-rich as he struggles to perfect his cover identity, but risks alienating his best friend by keeping the mission a secret.
Directing: Andreas Prochaska · Starring: Stephen Dillane, Alana Boden, Ana Ularu, Shalisha James-Davis
1x04 Episode Four
As his covert investigation of Point Blanc gets underway, Alex discovers that he's been left vulnerable. The Department seem to be closing in on the double-agent in their ranks—but Yassen gets there first.
Directing: Andreas Prochaska · Starring: Stephen Dillane, Marli Siu, Thomas Levin, George Sear
1x05 Episode Five
Appalled to realise that the students in Point Blanc are being mysteriously changed by Doctor Greif, Alex enlists Kyra and James in a plan to escape. Blunt spearheads an investigation into Parker Roscoe.
Directing: Christopher Smith · Starring: Stephen Dillane, Marli Siu, Thomas Levin, George Sear
1x06 Episode Six
Tom lands in the crosshairs of the conspiracy behind Ian Rider's murder. Alex and Kyra find evidence of Dr. Greif's secret plan.
Directing: Christopher Smith · Starring: Marli Siu, Thomas Levin, George Sear, Talitha Wing
1x07 Episode Seven
Alex leads a Special Forces squad back inside Point Blanc in a stealth mission to rescue his friends and stop Greif's plans.
Directing: Christopher Smith · Starring: Stephen Dillane, Marli Siu, Thomas Levin, George Sear
1x08 Episode Eight Season Finale
The Department finally solves the mystery of Ian's death and realise that an old, lethal enemy has resurfaced. Alex faces off against his own duplicate in a desperate battle to save the people he loves.
Directing: Christopher Smith · Starring: Stephen Dillane, Marli Siu, Thomas Levin, Shalisha James-Davis
Season 1 Cast
Otto FarrantAlex Rider8 episodes
Brenock O'ConnorTom Harris8 episodes
Ronkẹ AdékoluẹjoJack Starbright8 episodes
Ace BhattiCrawley8 episodes
Nyasha HatendiSmithers8 episodes
Stephen DillaneAlan Blunt7 episodes
Thomas LevinYassen Gregorovitch7 episodes
Haluk BilginerDr. Greif7 episodes
Ana UlaruEva Stellenbosch6 episodes
Marli SiuKyra5 episodes
George SearParker Roscoe5 episodes
Talitha WingSasha4 episodes
Shalisha James-DavisAyisha4 episodes
Liam GarriganMartin Wilby4 episodes
Katrin VankovaLaura4 episodes
Nathan ClarkeArrash4 episodes
Yani XanderStepan Serenkov (uncredited)3 episodes
Howard CharlesWolf3 episodes
Earl CaveJames3 episodes
Andrew BuzzeoMr. Boswell3 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Season 1 of Alex Rider Have?
Season 1 of Alex Rider has 8 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of Alex Rider Premiere?
Aired on November 12, 2020.
Where to Watch Season 1 of Alex Rider?
Available by subscription on Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 1x03, "Episode Three", with a 8.4.