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Seduction. Manipulation. Betrayal. Never trust a spy.
Brilliant young actress Charlie strikes up an acquaintance with an intriguing stranger while on holiday in Greece, but it rapidly becomes apparent that his intentions are far from romantic.
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Brilliant young actress Charlie strikes up an acquaintance with an intriguing stranger while on holiday in Greece, but it rapidly becomes apparent that his intentions are far from romantic.
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Episode 1
Charlie, a fiery and brilliant young actress, meets a mysterious stranger on the beach in Greece, and he draws her into an international espionage operation.
Directed by Park Chan-wookWritten by Michael LesslieGuest stars Iben Akerlie, Shane Attwooll, Daniel Litman, Alessandro Piavani, Charif Ghattas, Shlomo Bar-Aba, Tom Hanson, Bethany Muir
Episode 2
Charlie is recruited with the promise of the role of a lifetime to infiltrate a dangerous revolutionary cell. As a cover story, she and Becker must pose as lovers.
Directed by Park Chan-wookWritten by Michael LesslieGuest stars Lubna Azabal, Iben Akerlie, Daniel Litman, Shlomo Bar-Aba, Alexander Beyer, Max Irons
Episode 3
Charlie drives a car laden with explosives to a drop-off in Austria, while Kurtz and Becker race to save her from a fatal mistake.
Directed by Park Chan-wookWritten by Claire WilsonGuest stars Iben Akerlie, Shane Attwooll, James Bailey, Daniel Litman, Thomas Mraz, Alessandro Piavani, John le Carré, Alexander Beyer
Episode 4
In London, Kurtz's team prepare for the next stage of the operation as Charlie waits and wonders if Michel's people will make contact.
Directed by Park Chan-wookWritten by Michael LesslieGuest stars Lubna Azabal, Katharina Schüttler, Daniel Litman, Alessandro Piavani, Jeff Wilbusch, Tom Hanson, Bethany Muir, Roee Adar
Episode 5
Charlie joins a group of revolutionaries in Lebanon, with no one to save her if she is exposed as a spy. She works to earn the trust of Khalil and Michel's sister, Fatmeh.
Directed by Park Chan-wookWritten by Claire WilsonGuest stars Lubna Azabal, Charles Dance, Katharina Schüttler, Daniel Litman, Alessandro Piavani, Oulaya Amamra, Jeremy Child, Charif Ghattas
Episode 6
Charlie prepares for her part in Khalil's next strike. But is she still playing a role, or has she switched to the other side?
Directed by Park Chan-wookWritten by Michael LesslieGuest stars Lubna Azabal, Charles Dance, Katharina Schüttler, Daniel Litman, Alessandro Piavani, Jeremy Child, Charif Ghattas, Jeff Wilbusch
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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