Spy (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2015, Spy is a drama series.
What it’s about. The fictional story begins after the execution of real-life North Korean general Jang Sung-taek. One day an order comes down from North Korea, reactivating erstwhile spy Park Hye-rim who has spent decades in South Korea as an ordinary housewife. She is given the mission to turn and bring in her own son, Kim Seonu. Cool-headed, quick-witted genius Seonu is an information analyst on North Korea working for the NIS. His girlfriend Yoon-jin is a tour guide for Chinese tourists who cannot speak Chinese, and they fell in love when Seonu helped her translate. Hye-rim is suddenly forced to choose between her son and country, and risks her life to see the choice through.
Who’s in it. Spy stars Kim Jae-joong as Kim Seon-woo, Bae Jong-ok as Park Hye-rim, Yu Oh-seong as Hwang Ki-chul and Ko Sung-hee as Lee Yoon-jin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Spy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spy tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spy (2015)?
- In US, Spy is available to stream on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spy worth watching?
- Spy holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spy?
- Spy stars Kim Jae-joong, Bae Jong-ok, Yu Oh-seong, Ko Sung-hee and Chae Soo-bin.
- When was Spy released?
- Spy was released in 2015.