[Whalejaw]

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From "X-Files" writer and producer Frank Spotnitz comes this eight-episode drama set in the world of international espionage. Golden Globe nominee Melissa George stars as an operative for an elite private intelligence firm who survives an attempt on her life that may have been orchestrated by members of her own team; when she returns to work, she doesn't know who to trust. The series is shooting in Europe and debuts this fall on Cinemax.

Other cast members include Adam Raymer ("Hawthorne"), Stephen Dillane ("Game of Thrones" "John Adams"), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje ("Lost" "Strike Back"), Morven Christie ("The Sinking of the Laconia"), Lex Shrapnel ("Captain America: The First Avenger"), Uriel Emil ("Criminal Justice"), Patrick Malahide ("Five Days" "Billy Elliot"), Stephen Campbell Moore ("The Bank Job" "History Boys") and Oscar Kennedy ("Toast").

Premiered a few weeks ago on the BBC and debuts tonight in the US on Cinemax. I've watched the first 3 episodes and have enjoyed it so far. Positive reviews from AVCluband HitFix give a good gist of what to expect.

RIYL: Luther, Homeland, Rubicon, conspiracies and espionage

[ramomcferno]

A friend of mine recommended it. I am going to have to check it out.

[I am Mick]

Might check it out just because I LOVE Luther. Hope that's not too misleading a RIYL

[Whalejaw]

Originally Posted by I am Mick

Might check it out just because I LOVE Luther. Hope that's not too misleading a RIYL

My RIYL are mostly based on the show's tone and visuals. Most people hear spy show and think Alias (especially with Melissa George) and this is not like that at all. It's a very slow burn kind of show with a complex plot. And since it's on the BBC a few actors that were on Luther appear in it.

[Avalanche1]

I just finished going through Luther which I really enjoyed. This looks pretty good, definitely will check it out.

[theintention]

Annnnnnd I am going to go watch this.

[drudo182]

Frank Spotnitz? Sold.

[JCSurf27]

Watched the first 3 episodes Friday. Show is rather good and very well done. Interested in seeing where it all goes. BBC picked it up for a second series.

[ramomcferno]

Is the thread going to watch and discuss as it airs in the US or will I have to watch out for spoilers? I watched the pilot and it was very good. Good to see Eko in another TV show.

[secretsociety92]

Didn't think anyone would care about this on here but yh this a really good series, still need to catch the third episode but loved the first two. Talk some series arse kicking, awesome amount of tension and some cracking acting.

[Avalanche1]

Watched the first two episodes today and loved them. Definitely gonna be sticking with this series.

[suicidesaints]

guess I should download the first few episodes... seems to be getting a good response

[Whalejaw]

A lot of the pieces are starting to fall into place after tonight.

[Whalejaw]

Still enjoying this show a lot. Very excited to see how the finale plays out next week.

Apparently the BBC is not going to be picking up a 2nd season of the show, but Cinemax is still planning on continuing.

[Avalanche1]

Enjoying this show a lot. Very interested to see how it will end.