The Spy (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2020, The Spy is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. The story of Shell, one of several spy networks operating in Portugal during the Second World War. Directed by the British who operated in Portugal between 1941 and 1942, it had a plan to destroy infrastructures and act as a counterintelligence unit in case the country was invaded by the Germans.
Who’s in it. The Spy stars Daniela Ruah as Maria João Mascarenhas, Luís Filipe Eusébio as Paulo Santos, Miguel Frazão as Carlos and Maria João Bastos as Rose Lawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Spy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spy tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spy (2020)?
- In US, The Spy is available to stream on PBS. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spy worth watching?
- The Spy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spy?
- The Spy stars Daniela Ruah, Luís Filipe Eusébio, Miguel Frazão, Maria João Bastos and Diogo Morgado.
- When was The Spy released?
- The Spy was released in 2020.