Reilly: Ace of Spies
The amazing true story of the world's first international super spy
Created by Troy Kennedy Martin
On ITV1
A taut historical spy miniseries following a legendary early-20th-century intelligence operative through high-stakes espionage, seduction, and political intrigue.
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.
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Is Reilly: Ace of Spies scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Reilly: Ace of Spies violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Reilly: Ace of Spies easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Does Reilly: Ace of Spies leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Reilly: Ace of Spies sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Reilly: Ace of Spies
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Same Mood as Reilly: Ace of Spies
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Like Reilly: Ace of Spies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Reilly: Ace of Spies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Reilly: Ace of Spies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
