Codename Icarus (1981): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1981, Codename Icarus is an acción y aventura and drama series.

What it’s about. Codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science.

Who’s in it. Codename Icarus stars Barry Angel as Martin Smith, Jack Galloway as Andy Rutherford, Philip Locke as John Doll and Peter Cellier as Sir Hugh Francis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Codename Icarus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Codename Icarus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Codename Icarus tend to enjoy Rick y Morty, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Guardianes de la Noche, Ataque a los Titanes and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.