The Spy Season 1

Right now you can watch The Spy Season 1 on and — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Sacha Baron Cohen anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Spy Season 1 earns its spot. The writing in The Spy Season 1 treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. Season 1 of The Spy includes 6 episodes. It premiered in September 2019. This season stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Noah Emmerich and Hadar Ratzon Rotem. Sacha Baron Cohen and Noah Emmerich lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2019. What elevates The Spy Season 1 is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, The Spy Season 1 delivers. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Sacha Baron Cohen anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.