Spy Wars With Damian Lewis

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  • TV-PG
  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 7.7  (314)

Spy Wars With Damian Lewis is a gripping television show that takes us deep into the world of espionage. The show is hosted by none other than Damian Lewis, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor known for his roles in Homeland and Billions. The series takes us on a journey through some of the most daring spy operations in modern history. With six episodes in total, we get to experience the thrill of undercover missions, secret operations, and high-stakes espionage. Each episode follows a different story, with the common thread being that they all involve espionage in some way.

One of the standout features of this show is the way it blends historical footage with modern reenactments. The show uses actors to recreate key moments in history, giving us a vivid sense of what it was like to be deep undercover in dangerous times. Damian Lewis narrates the show with a level of gravitas and intensity that draws us in and keeps us glued to the screen.

In addition to the acting, the show also features interviews with experts in the field of espionage. These experts help us understand the technology, tactics, and strategies used by spies to gain an advantage over their opponents. We also see how these experts analyze and interpret the spy operations to draw conclusions about what happened and why.

Another interesting aspect of the show is the focus on lesser-known stories. While we're all familiar with the Cold War and the espionage that went on during that period, Spy Wars With Damian Lewis takes us beyond that. We get to see stories of espionage from all over the world, from Israel to the United Kingdom to Russia and beyond. These diverse stories provide a more complete picture of the world of espionage and how it has impacted different nations and societies.

One standout episode in the series focuses on the story of Israel's most famous spy, Eli Cohen. Cohen was a deep-cover operative who infiltrated the Syrian government in the 1960s. Working undercover as a businessman, Cohen gained the trust of high-ranking officials in the Syrian government and was able to provide Israel with valuable intelligence. The story of Eli Cohen is a fascinating one, and the show does an excellent job of bringing his story to life.

Another episode focuses on the story of the Cambridge Five, a group of British spies who worked for the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War. The story of the Cambridge Five has been told before in documentaries and feature films, but Spy Wars With Damian Lewis manages to provide a fresh perspective on this story. Through interviews with experts and reenactments of key moments, the show shows us how the Cambridge Five were able to infiltrate the highest levels of the British government and pass classified information to the Soviets.

Overall, Spy Wars With Damian Lewis is a must-watch for anyone interested in espionage, history, or true crime. The show does an excellent job of bringing to life some of the most daring and dangerous spy operations in modern history. With its expert analysis, historical footage, and modern reenactments, the series provides a thrilling and immersive experience that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Spy Wars With Damian Lewis is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between October 7, 2019 and on History (UK)

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Exodus
8. Exodus
November 25, 2019
In 1968, Dani Limor was recruited by Mossad. To this day, virtually all of Limor's assignments remain classified. But their successes made him one Mossad's top field agents. In 1977, the Israeli State officially recognised the heritage of an ancient tribe of 90,000 Jews, who were the decedents of those fleeing Jerusalem more than 2,500 years earlier. Now, they were 1,800 miles away, in an enclave of around 500 impoverished villages, in the northwest corner of Ethiopia, a country under the control of a pro-Communist military junta and funded by the Soviet Union. It became clear the Lost Tribe were not going to make it out of Ethiopia on their own. This is the story of how Mossad sent undercover agents into enemy territory to secretly repatriate thousands from the Lost Tribes of Israel. It's one of the most daring rescue missions in the history of espionage.
Merchant of Death
7. Merchant of Death
November 18, 2019
This is the story of Viktor Bout, and he would become one of the most famous - or infamous - Russian businessmen in history. A former spy, he became the world's most dangerous arms dealer, a man responsible for the deaths of millions worldwide. It's a tale of greed and immorality that led to one of the most audacious undercover sting operations ever conducted.
Trojan horse
6. Trojan horse
November 11, 2019
his episode tells the amazing story of Vladimir Vetrov, a high-ranking KGB officer and secret operative for the French Intelligence Service, during the Cold War. In December 1980, he made the decision to spy for the French Intelligence Service after spending a number of years in Paris. As a secret agent Vetrov passed more than 4,000 documents to his handlers revealing the extraordinary depth of the Soviet industrial espionage mission against the West. President Ronald Reagan's advisors manipulated the situation to their advantage, by feeding faulty technology back to the Russians in a decade-long Trojan Horse operation which fatally undermined Soviet science and technology. In February 1982, Vetrov was arrested for the murder of a bystander and the attempted murder of his mistress, KGB secretary Ludmilla Ochinkina.
Escape From Tehran
5. Escape From Tehran
November 4, 2019
This is the story of eight filmmakers sent to Tehran to scout locations for a big budget, Hollywood-produced sci-fi fantasy film as depicted in the award-winning film Argo. In January 1980, two CIA agents and six employees of the US embassy in Iran arrived at Mehrabad Airport, Tehran with fake passports, papers and scripts. This is the remarkable story of how one man used inspiration from Hollywood to school six frightened diplomats in the art of 'being someone else', and score a victory for the CIA, in one of the darkest moments for American foreign policy.
A Perfect Traitor
4. A Perfect Traitor
October 28, 2019
This is the story of the biggest surveillance operation in British history, and how British intelligence agencies and their allies thwarted the deadliest terror plot ever devised on home soil. In June 2006, Abdullah Ahmed Ali flew back from Islamabad, Pakistan to return to his east London home. Ali had no idea he was being watched by the British security service, MI5. The airport discovery marked a critical moment, as they found a collection of batteries and a large bag of the soft drink powder. MI5 then launched their largest surveillance operation, Operation Overt, with a breakthrough arriving when Ali was seen visiting an empty flat recently bought in Walthamstow. MI5 broke in and planted surveillance equipment in the flat. A camera recorded Ali and his friend, drilling a hole in the bottom of a soft drinks bottle, to enable them to empty the bottle and replace its contents with liquid explosives. Being tracked by MI5, Ali met another of his co-conspirators in a car park beside Waltham Forest Town Hall, where he handed over several suicide videos. The police immediately moved in to arrest them and held a total of 24 suspects in a series of co-ordinated raids.
Spies Next Door
3. Spies Next Door
October 21, 2019
Damian tells the story of a huge spy swap between Russia and the US, involving Sergei Skripal, the intended victim of the 2018 Salisbury Novichok attack.
Bombs in the Sky
2. Bombs in the Sky
October 14, 2019
This is the story of the biggest surveillance operation in British history, and how British intelligence agencies and their allies thwarted the deadliest terror plot ever devised on home soil. In June 2006, Abdullah Ahmed Ali flew back from Islamabad, Pakistan to return to his east London home. Ali had no idea he was being watched by the British security service, MI5. The airport discovery marked a critical moment, as they found a collection of batteries and a large bag of the soft drink powder. MI5 then launched their largest surveillance operation, Operation Overt, with a breakthrough arriving when Ali was seen visiting an empty flat recently bought in Walthamstow. MI5 broke in and planted surveillance equipment in the flat. A camera recorded Ali and his friend, drilling a hole in the bottom of a soft drinks bottle, to enable them to empty the bottle and replace its contents with liquid explosives. Being tracked by MI5, Ali met another of his co-conspirators in a car park beside Waltham Forest Town Hall, where he handed over several suicide videos. The police immediately moved in to arrest them and held a total of 24 suspects in a series of co-ordinated raids.
The Man Who Saved the World
1. The Man Who Saved the World
October 7, 2019
This is the story of Oleg Gordievsky, one of the West's most valuable Cold War agents who risked everything to avert a third World War. Appearing to be an ambitious diplomat stationed at the Soviet embassy in Denmark. Gordievsky was actually a Russian spy and a rising star of the KGB. After a few years in Copenhagen, he was recruited by the British and posted to London by the KGB. Whilst in London, President Reagan authorised the largest NATO war game in its history: Able Archer.From the KGB's station in London, Gordievsky passed key intelligence to the British which many believe singlehandedly pulled the world back from the brink of nuclear annihilation before being summoned by the KGB to return to the USSR immediately. Uncertain if his cover had been blown, Gordievsky was accused of being an MI6 spy. Refusing to blow his cover, he set in motion his MI6 extraction plan, leaving behind his wife and children. It would take 6 years and the collapse of the Soviet Union before his family could flee Moscow to join him. In 2007, Gordievsky was appointed 'Companion of the Most Distinguished Order' for services to the security of the United Kingdom by the Queen.
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Spy Wars With Damian Lewis is available for streaming on the History (UK) website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Spy Wars With Damian Lewis on demand at Paramount+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, FuboTV, Google Play and Apple TV.
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    October 7, 2019
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    7.7  (314)
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