TV series
Drinker. Thinker. Rebel. Spy.
Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
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Episode 1
A London bombing puts Taverner under pressure. When River grows concerned for his grandfather, Louisa encourages him to go for a visit.
Directed by Adam RandallWritten by Will SmithGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Bally Gill, Kadiff Kirwan, James Callis, Ruth Bradley
Episode 2
A naive agent makes a discovery about the Westacres bomber. Lamb suspects that David knows more than he's letting on.
Directed by Adam RandallWritten by Will SmithGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, Naomi Wirthner, James Callis, Ruth Bradley
Episode 3
River is trapped in France. Back at Slough House, the Dogs have come for Lamb.
Directed by Adam RandallWritten by Morwenna BanksGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, Naomi Wirthner, Sean Gilder, James Callis
Episode 4
Taverner is desperate to hide dangerous secrets. River seeks answers at his grandfather's house.
Directed by Adam RandallWritten by Mark Denton, Jonny StockwoodGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, Sean Gilder, James Callis, Ruth Bradley
Episode 5
Lamb questions David about France as River comes face to face with the enemy.
Directed by Adam RandallWritten by Will Smith, Mark Denton, Jonny StockwoodGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Bally Gill, Kadiff Kirwan, Naomi Wirthner, James Callis
Episode 6
Impossible decisions are faced and sacrifices are made.
Directed by Adam RandallWritten by Will SmithGuest stars Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung, Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, Naomi Wirthner, Sean Gilder, James Callis
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Gary OldmanJackson Lamb
Jack LowdenRiver Cartwright
Kristin Scott ThomasDiana Taverner
Hugo WeavingFrank Harkness
Jonathan PryceDavid Cartwright
Saskia ReevesCatherine Standish
Christopher ChungRoddy Ho
Rosalind EleazarLouisa Guy
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