Episode 1
The Officer
Serving in the Russian secret service is a family tradition for Alexander Fedotov. He follows in his father's footsteps and joins the FSB. But reality is sobering for him.
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TV series
Putins Agenten
20261 season10.0 / 10
This three-part investigative documentary follows former members of Russian intelligence who reveal how the Kremlin’s spy networks operate. Through insider testimony and expert analysis, it examines recruitment methods, covert missions, cyber operations, and the mechanisms used to silence opposition and project influence abroad under Vladimir Putin’s rule.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
This three-part investigative documentary follows former members of Russian intelligence who reveal how the Kremlin’s spy networks operate. Through insider testimony and expert analysis, it examines recruitment methods, covert missions, cyber operations, and the mechanisms used to silence opposition and project influence abroad under Vladimir Putin’s rule.
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Episode 2
The Provocateur
In 2024, unemployed academic Semyon Ryzhakov is given a choice by the FSB: torture and imprisonment or a life as an agent provocateur. His mission: to trap dissidents.
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Episode 3
The Hacker
The hacker "BadB," Vladislav Khorokhorin, was once one of the world's most notorious cybercriminals. In 2000s Russia, he swindled millions of dollars through credit card fraud.
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Cast
Emmanuel ZimmermannNarrator (voice)
Credits
- Written by
- Johannes Müller, Kevin Liebigt, John Kultzscher
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- German
Networks & production
ZDFGermany- Storyhouse ProductionsGermany
ZDFGermany
Themes
cyber warfaredefectorespionageeuropeexilegeopoliticshybrid warpolitical repression