TV series
A Spy Among Friends
2022, English, on ITVX. Created by Ben Macintyre & Alexander Cary.
One of their own has done the unthinkable.
Follow the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby, through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Spy Among Friends
A Spy Among Friends is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: No Man's Land
Aired 8 December 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ben MacintyreCreator
- Alexander CaryCreator
- Guy PearceKim Philby · 6 ep
- Damian LewisNicholas Elliott · 6 ep
- Anna Maxwell MartinLily Thomas · 6 ep
- Stephen KunkenJames Jesus Angelton · 6 ep
- Adrian EdmondsonSir Roger Hollis · 6 ep
- Nicholas RoweSir Anthony Blunt · 6 ep
- Monika GossmannGalina · 6 ep
- Lucy RussellJane Sissmore · 5 ep
- Lucy AkhurstElizabeth Elliott · 5 ep
- Jennifer MarsalaIris · 4 ep
- Anastasia HilleFlora Solomon · 4 ep
- Karel RodenCol. Sergei Brontov · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 December 2022
- Last aired
- 8 December 2022
- Network
- ITVX
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What A Spy Among Friends is based on
A Spy Among Friends is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Spy Among Friends: quick answers
Is A Spy Among Friends worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of A Spy Among Friends are there?
A Spy Among Friends has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is A Spy Among Friends finished?
Yes. A Spy Among Friends ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Spy Among Friends on?
A Spy Among Friends is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
A Spy Among Friends parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Spy Among Friends is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like A Spy Among Friends?
If you liked A Spy Among Friends, try War and Remembrance, Band of Brothers, The Sympathizer.
Who created A Spy Among Friends?
A Spy Among Friends was created by Ben Macintyre and Alexander Cary and stars Guy Pearce, Damian Lewis, Anna Maxwell Martin.
What is A Spy Among Friends based on?
A Spy Among Friends is adapted from a novel.