Undercover (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Undercover is a drama series.
What it’s about. Undercover follows Maya, the first black Director Of Public Prosecutions. Just as she is about to take up the post and her life comes under intense public scrutiny, she learns that that her husband Nick has been lying to her for years. Twenty years ago Nick was a fearless and dedicated undercover officer, infiltrating organisations considered a danger to society because of their political beliefs. Nick built himself a fake past and now with his wife unsuspecting and his conscience killing him – his secret identity may compromise the new Director of Public Prosecutions.
Who’s in it. Undercover stars Sophie Okonedo as Maya Cobbina, Adrian Lester as Nick Johnson, Alistair Petrie as Robert Greenlaw and Tamara Lawrance as Clemency Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Undercover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Undercover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Undercover tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Undercover (2016)?
- In US, Undercover is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Undercover worth watching?
- Undercover holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Undercover?
- Undercover stars Sophie Okonedo, Adrian Lester, Alistair Petrie, Tamara Lawrance and Shannon Hayes.
- When was Undercover released?
- Undercover was released in 2016.