Spies of Warsaw
Bravery takes many forms.
Created by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
On BBC Four
A tense, atmospheric spy thriller set in interwar Warsaw that balances intrigue and romance against a backdrop of diplomatic deception and personal betrayal.
A military attaché at the French embassy is drawn into a world of abduction, betrayal and intrigue in the diplomatic salons and back alleys of Warsaw. A classic tale of spying, intrigue, and romance, based on the novels of Alan Furst and adapted by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
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Questions people ask
Is Spies of Warsaw scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Spies of Warsaw sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Does Spies of Warsaw leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Spies of Warsaw easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Spies of Warsaw violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Spies of Warsaw
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Spies of Warsaw
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Spies of Warsaw, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Spies of Warsaw, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Spies of Warsaw, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
