The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization.The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization.The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 9 wins & 38 nominations total
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- TriviaPeter Firth is the only cast member to appear in every episode of the show, as well as star in the follow-up film Spooks: The Greater Good (2015). He does not, however, appear in Spooks: Code 9 (2008).
- GoofsAt numerous times throughout series 1 notably in "One Last Dance" and "Traitor's Gate" close-ups of intelligence files show that all the information is the same and all relates to Mary Kane's terminated pregnancy from episode 1 "Thou Shalt Not Kill".
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Danny Hunter: Earl Grey tea bags.
Zoe Reynolds: What?
Danny Hunter: You didn't get any.
Zoe Reynolds: Why would I get *you* Earl Grey tea bags?
Danny Hunter: I like them.
Zoe Reynolds: Look, we have a flat share, okay? We are not married!
Danny Hunter: Is Earl Grey tea bags married?
Zoe Reynolds: Oh, yes!
- Crazy creditsThe show does not have any end credits, ending each episode with a trailer for the next episode and only showing a BBC production information screen. It does not list any cast/crew. Just the caption "A Kudos Production".
- Alternate versionsThe show runs for 60 minutes, and in the UK airs on channel BBC1 which shows programs without commercials. The show has been re-named MI-5 for American broadcasts on the A&E network, and each episode is edited down to approx 44 minutes to include commercials in a 60 minute time slot.
- ConnectionsFeatured in X Rated: Top 20 Most Controversial TV Moments (2005)
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This is one of the better British TV thrillers to emerge in a few good years. What initially attracted me was another varied acting choice by Matthew MacFayden, but on watching I found myself compelled. It does suffer from some unrealism, but the characters are so interesting, the plots so varied, it makes up for it. And yes, yes, it does rip off from 24, but it hasn't tried to hide it, so in my opinion that's a good thing, seeing as 24 used some of the most innovative effects. Also, some of the secondary casting, such as Hugh Laurie's nasty Jools and Peter Firth's big boss Harry. Also, guest appearances by Anthony Head and Tim Piggot-Smith just add to the strength of this show. I eagerly await the second series, after the excellent end of the first. If you are interested in MacFayden's performance (he is one of the strongest new English talents) then check out the worthy The Way We Live Now (where he plays a cad) and the absolutely wonderful Perfect Strangers.
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- Jun 18, 2002
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- Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK(Thames House exteriors)
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