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Spooks

2002–2011 · Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama · 10 seasons · ★ 7.7

EndedBBC One+16

Synopsis of Spooks

A group of officers from MI5's Section D, the British intelligence service, works in a top-security room at Thames House in London. The agents call that space The Grid, and from there they track operations that affect the security of the United Kingdom. Each episode presents a mission the team must solve quickly, with incomplete information and the risk that one mistake could cost lives. Their goal is to stay ahead of threats coming from inside and outside the country. Peter Firth leads the cast of the series, created by David Wolstencroft and broadcast on BBC One.

«It's a fine line between safety and terror. Meet the rulers.»

10seasons
86episodes
60 minper episode
7.7audience scoreTMDB · 154 votes
8.3IMDb rating20,450 votes

Seasons of Spooks

Cast by Spooks

Peter FirthPeter FirthHarry Pearce86 episodes
Hugh SimonHugh SimonMalcolm Wynn-Jones65 episodes
Rupert Penry-JonesRupert Penry-JonesAdam Carter41 episodes
Miranda RaisonMiranda RaisonJo Portman37 episodes
Rory MacGregorRory MacGregorColin Wells30 episodes
David OyelowoDavid OyelowoDanny Hunter26 episodes
Raza JaffreyRaza JaffreyZafar Younis22 episodes
Shauna MacdonaldShauna MacdonaldSam Buxton20 episodes
Matthew MacfadyenMatthew MacfadyenTom Quinn19 episodes
Robert GlenisterRobert GlenisterHome Secretary15 episodes
Max BrownMax BrownDimitri Levendis14 episodes
Alex LanipekunAlex LanipekunBen Kaplan14 episodes
James DickerWesley Carter14 episodes
Simon Russell BealeSimon Russell BealeWilliam Towers13 episodes
Olga SosnovskaOlga SosnovskaFiona Carter11 episodes
Matthew MarshMatthew MarshBob Hogan10 episodes
Simon AbkarianSimon AbkarianDariush Bakhshi8 episodes
Megan DoddsMegan DoddsChristine Dale8 episodes
Heather CaveMaisie Simm7 episodes
Esther HallEsther HallEllie Simm7 episodes
Agni ScottAgni ScottAna Bakhshi7 episodes
Laila RouassLaila RouassMaya Lahan7 episodes
William HopeWilliam HopeJim Coaver6 episodes
Naoko MoriNaoko MoriAnnette6 episodes
Geoffrey StreatfeildGeoffrey StreatfeildCalum Reed6 episodes
Tom Weston-JonesTom Weston-JonesSasha Gavrik6 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
David Wolstencroft
Address
Alrick Riley, Julian Holmes, Omar Madha, Bharat Nalluri, Edward Hall
Writing
Ben Richards, Howard Brenton, David Farr, Neil Cross, Jonathan Brackley
Production companies
BBC, Kudos
Network or Platform
BBC One
Country
United Kingdom
Original Language
English
Premiere
May 13, 2002
Last Episode
October 23, 2011 (10x06)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 1 BAFTA award; 9 wins and 38 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about Spooks

The series was shot on Super 16 film, rather than the digital formats more commonly used at the time.
On BBC One, the episodes initially aired without credits, to protect the anonymity of real spies and preserve the drama of each episode.
In the United States, two of the three networks that aired the series pulled it during the fourth season due to low ratings.
In some countries, international broadcasts change the title because the term Spooks may carry racist connotations.
Due to security risks of filming at the real headquarters, the building's entrances and exits were filmed at Freemasons' Hall in London.
The music from the fifth through tenth seasons was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan, while the first four seasons' music was handled by Jennie Muskett.
The second episode drew 154 complaints from the British broadcast regulator over the death of Helen Flynn, the highest number recorded in 2002 for a television program.
The series ended in 2011 by decision of its production company, Kudos, even though the BBC was willing to keep commissioning seasons; four years later it continued as a movie, "Spooks: The Greater Good."

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

Trailer for Spooks

Spooks Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Spooks have?

Spooks has 10 seasons and 86 episodes in total.

Where to watch Spooks?

Spooks is currently not available on the major subscription streaming platforms (availability may vary by country). It originally aired on BBC One.

Has Spooks ended?

Yes. Spooks has ended, and its final episode aired on October 23, 2011.

Who is in Spooks?

The main cast includes Peter Firth (Harry Pearce), Hugh Simon (Malcolm Wynn-Jones), Nicola Walker (Ruth Evershed) and Rupert Penry-Jones (Adam Carter).

Who created Spooks?

Spooks was created by David Wolstencroft.

How long does it take to watch all of Spooks?

With episodes of about 60 minutes, watching all 86 episodes takes approximately 86 hours.

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