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When a spy posing as a politician's wife learns her lover has been murdered, an old assassin friend joins her on a quest for truth — and vengeance.
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Checked Oct 29, 2026
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When a spy posing as a politician's wife learns her lover has been murdered, an old assassin friend joins her on a quest for truth — and vengeance.
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Episode 1
As her husband steps up as prime minister, Helen helps Reed steal files codenamed Wildflower and a shadowy organization coerces Sam into a contract.
Directed by Julian FarinoWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Agnes O'Casey, Molly Chesworth, Ken Nwosu, Charlotte Rice-Foley, Taylor Sullivan, Gabrielle Creevy, Babou Ceesay, Sam Riley
Episode 2
Helen realizes her investigation into Reed's mysterious past connects to Sam's new targets — just after he silences their best hope for answers.
Directed by Julian FarinoWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Agnes O'Casey, Molly Chesworth, Ken Nwosu, Taylor Sullivan, Kathryn Hunter, Gabrielle Creevy, Babou Ceesay, Sam Riley
Episode 3
Sam grapples with the fallout of a desperate choice. Helen presses an old foe for answers on Reed and Wildflower before a tense dinner with the Chernovs.
Directed by Julian FarinoWritten by Joe Barton, Emer KennyGuest stars Agnes O'Casey, Molly Chesworth, Taylor Sullivan, Kathryn Hunter, Gabrielle Creevy, Babou Ceesay, Sam Riley, Ambika Mod
Episode 4
East Berlin, 1988. Reed's cover in Kestrel is blown when a botched mission forces an unforgivable choice — and its deadly aftermath reaches into the present.
Directed by Julian FarinoWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Molly Chesworth, Gabrielle Creevy, Sylvia Hoeks, Samuel Barnett, Helen Schlesinger, Francesco Acquaroli, Olivia Nielsen, Artjom Gilz
Episode 5
Helen recruits Sam, Williams and Eleanor to extract a high profile target from a secure site, but Kestrel's influence threatens the mission.
Directed by Kieron HawkesWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Molly Chesworth, Ken Nwosu, Taylor Sullivan, Gabrielle Creevy, Babou Ceesay, Sam Riley, Ambika Mod, Sylvia Hoeks
Episode 6
Kestrel enacts its plan ahead of Wallace's peace summit — forcing Sam to decide where his loyalties lie, and pushing Helen to admit a dangerous truth.
Directed by Kieron HawkesWritten by Joe BartonGuest stars Agnes O'Casey, Molly Chesworth, Ken Nwosu, Taylor Sullivan, Gabrielle Creevy, Babou Ceesay, Sam Riley, Ambika Mod
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Keira KnightleyHelen Webb
Ben WhishawSam Young
Sarah LancashireMrs. Reed
Andrew BuchanWallace
Ella Lily HylandWilliams
Andrew KojiJason
Omari DouglasMichael
Sam TroughtonStephen Yarrick
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