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It's a fine line between safety and terror. Meet the rulers.
Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid.
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Episode 1
Zaf and Adam participate in a mission in Tehran that goes wrong. As the investigation advances, the team realizes they've been lied to as to the goals of their mission.
Directed by Omar MadhaWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Hermione Norris, Raza Jaffrey, Simon Abkarian, Robert Glenister, Matthew Marsh, Agni Scott, Rob Marni, Ulas Kilic
Episode 2
The country faces a plague outbreak. In a race against time, the officers from Section D have to track down and quarantine everyone who might be infected, while preventing a panic.
Directed by Omar MadhaWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Hermione Norris, Gemma Jones, Matthew Cottle, Simon Abkarian, Robert Glenister, Matthew Marsh, Agni Scott, Ulas Kilic
Episode 3
A British plane is thought to have been hijacked and taken to an American airstrip. Ros is captured by the Yalta organisation when the team shows up and they learn of an international cover-up.
Directed by Charles BeesonGuest stars Hermione Norris, Gemma Jones, Simon Abkarian, Matthew Marsh, Agni Scott, Claire Cox, Fred Perry, James Laurenson
Episode 4
As an Algerian extremist escapes his home detention, the team fears he may be plotting a terror attack on US businesses in the UK with the help of local Iranians. However, working with the Americans to stop the attack proves a trying task given their recently-deceitful behaviour.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by David Wolstencroft, David FarrGuest stars Hermione Norris, Gemma Jones, Simon Abkarian, Matthew Marsh, Ofo Uhiara, Agni Scott, Aykut Hilmi, Anthony Ofoegbu
Episode 5
MI5 has to intercept a Russian arms dealer who plans to pass blueprints for a nuclear device to Iran. Adam and Ana decide to bring their relationship to a close.
Directed by Brendan MaherWritten by Zinnie HarrisGuest stars Hermione Norris, Gemma Jones, Matthew Marsh, Agni Scott, James Laurenson, Alex Dee, Yuri Klimov, Simon Slater
Episode 6
Harry discovers there's a mole at large in the Grid. Meanwhile, Ros and Adam board a plane undercover in an attempt to stop Iran becoming a nuclear power.
Directed by Brendan MaherWritten by George TiffinGuest stars Hermione Norris, Gemma Jones, Simon Abkarian, Matthew Marsh, Agni Scott, James Laurenson, Sam Graham, Laurentiu Possa
Episode 7
A live TV broadcast announcing the new peace accord between the UK, US and Iran is hijacked by armed gunmen. Can Adam and Ros defuse the situation before someone's hurt?
Directed by Stefan SchwartzWritten by David FarrGuest stars Hermione Norris, Gemma Jones, Simon Abkarian, Matthew Marsh, Agni Scott, Claire Cox, Mark Bazeley, David Yelland
Episode 8
Ros is in grave danger after Bob Hogan discovers she's a traitor. Meanwhile, Harry's brought before Yalta's chief, whose identity shocks him to the core.
Directed by Stefan SchwartzWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Hermione Norris, Anna Chancellor, Gemma Jones, Matthew Marsh, Claire Cox, James Laurenson, Kate Silverton
Episode 9
The team finds themselves suspended from the Grid following what happened involving Ros. Harry learns from an old adversary about a bomb he has planted in London. The team realizes that if they respond their lives will be in danger but if they don't it will be the public who suffers. A shocking discovery is made when they discover who is behind the latest threat.
Directed by Alrick RileyWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Gemma Jones, Alex Lanipekun, Simon Abkarian, John Lynch, Robert Glenister, Sam Spruell, Matthew Marsh, Paul Oldham
Episode 10
Hardliners opposed to the peace between Iran and the West have targeted a London school. Jo is captured by Redbacks, the mercenaries who abducted Zaf.
Directed by Alrick RileyWritten by Ben RichardsGuest stars Anatole Taubman, Simon Abkarian, Matthew Marsh, Gus Gallagher, Joe Montana, Cristian Solimeno, Stephen Taylor, Chris Wilson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Peter FirthHarry Pearce
Miranda RaisonJo Portman
Nicola WalkerRuth Evershed
Hugh SimonMalcolm Wynn-Jones
Rupert Penry-JonesAdam Carter
Keeley HawesZoe Reynolds
Hermione NorrisRos Myers
David OyelowoDanny Hunter
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