Long description
A combination of TV cop show and George Smiley-esque espionage shenanigans that pulls no punches in its depiction of an MI5 team fighting a covert war on the streets of London - An adult, post-watershed drama inspired by the hard-hitting reality style of US shows such as 24 and The Sopranos. The 6 episodes of the BAFTA Award-winning Series 1 tackle a variety of issues, including religious fanaticism, racism, governmental cover-ups and Irish terrorism. The show strikes a balance between a James Bondian techno-obsession with spy gadgets and character-based action, with crisp writing and direction that ratchets up the tension a notch further with every episode.