9 Spy Shows Where Every Episode Is a Masterpiece
Collider highlights nine spy series it considers consistently excellent, arguing that the genre works best when espionage exposes personal compromise, mistrust and emotional cost rather than relying solely on gadgets or action.
– ‘Slow Horses’ (2022–present): The article singles out Apple TV’s six-episode seasons, led by Gary Oldman as disgraced MI5 operatives’ abrasive boss Jackson Lamb. It praises creator Will Smith’s adaptation of Mick Herron’s novels and says the series has avoided filler across six seasons.
- Collider recommends nine consistently strong spy dramas.
- ‘Slow Horses’ receives particular praise for its tight six-episode seasons.
- Gary Oldman leads its ensemble as Jackson Lamb.