If you have seen it, you know exactly what I mean. The second to ninth episodes were pre-empted to BBC Three a week before they are repeated on BBC One. Spooks follows the actions of Section D, a counter-terrorism division of the British Security Service. Zoe finds that her new boyfriend works in a bank. Johnny Patel(uncredited) unknown episodes. Miranda Raison as Jo Portman. ... Hackers December 4, 2004. Spooks Season 2 Episodes... s02e01 - Episode 1; s02e02 - Episode 2; s02e03 - Episode 3; s02e04 - Episode 4; s02e05 - Episode 5; s02e06 - Episode 6; s02e07 - Episode 7; s02e08 - Episode 8; s02e09 - Episode 9; s02e10 - Episode 10; Spooks Show Summary. I think the comparisons to 24 are quite unfair--they both deal with terrorism, but the similarities end there. The next day (13 September) the second episode was shown. Spooks centres on the actions of Section D, a counter-terrorism division of the British "I Spy Apocalypse" was rebroadcast on BBC One two weeks after its original BBC Three broadcast, on 7 July 2003. Fiona Carter. Inayat Bunglawala of the Muslim Council of Britain stated "the programme, which was of a very sensational nature, unfortunately only serves to reinforce many negative stereotypes of British Muslims. [ Episode 1] Serbian terrorists are threatening the heart of the government. Series 10: Episode 4. Dimitri Levendis [ 2010 - 2011 ] Lara Pulver. As the mole … However, Mackenzie felt it was the strongest series out of the first three, saying it "remains some of the best television to be produced on this blighted isle in years" and rated it an eight out of ten. [43] The box set consists of all 10 episodes of the second series over five discs in 16:9 widescreen format. Five of the episodes contain audio commentary tracks, and all (with the exception of the second) include their own behind-the-scenes featurettes. This collection contains all 10 episodes from the second series about the secret world of this most covert of government agencies. Michael Mackenzie of The Digital Fix commented that "the chain events leading up to the chaotic final episode" was "extremely set up", even though he opined that Macfadyen had "always been the weakest actor in the ensemble". The box set includes an array of special features. Watch Spooks - Season 4, Episode 6 - Episode 6: When MI5 get information that a suspect is coordinating an attack from prison, they make a decision to release him. Spooks was voted the best drama for the year. Olga Sosnovska as Fiona Carter. The second series began broadcasting on 2 June 2003 on BBC One during the 9 to 10 pm timeslot, and continued on every Monday night until 11 August 2003, although there was a week break in the schedule midway through the series due to an overrun of a Wimbledon tennis match on 30 June. The fourth series of Spooks began transmission on Monday 12 September 2005 on BBC One at 9 pm with the first of a two-part story. [38] Tessa Phillips was voted 13th for "Best Villain". Technically speaking, Spooks don't even exist--they have no names, identities, or known locations. Ordway further felt it was "poorly acted", the rapid cuts and frantic editing "doesn't work" to make it more entertaining, and that the attempts for complexity were "painful". A third series of ten episodes was transmitted on BBC One in the autumn of 2004 and concluded on 13 December. The second series was released on DVD on 20 September 2004 in Region 2, 11 January 2005 in Region 1, and 21 March 2005 in Region 4. It consists of ten episodes. Meanwhile Tom's relationship with the doctor continues to develop, and Zoe gets a pleasant surprise - and then a nasty shock - about her banker beau. Season 2, Episode 3. [15] Following the week interruption from Wimbledon, the fifth episode slipped to 6.1 million,[6] and to six million for the sixth episode,[16] before the seventh episode rose to 6.6 million. A former KGB officer turned Mafioso is pulling strings in the bank - and possibly in the government - to launder the cash. Peter Firth. The DVD release of the series in America contained the uncut episodes. With Richard Braine, Enzo Cilenti, Julie Cox, Megan Dodds. … Blood & Money The briefcase contains files relating to "Firestorm", a specialist, Running on a tip from Corporal Eric Woods that Samuel Curtis, a decorated, Christine hands Tom a CIA document indicating that a terrorist cell is hiring Michael Karharias, an American assassin, to kill a member of the, This page was last edited on 1 November 2020, at 00:13. RUPERT PENRY-JONES. Watch Spooks S01e04 - srinceentv on Dailymotion. An extremist mullah may be planning England's first suicide bombing. [21], The second series attracted controversy for its second episode, which depicted Islamic extremism at a mosque as a base of operations. Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10. Rory MacGregor as Colin Wells. Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 5 Series 6 Series 7 Series 8 Series 9 Series 10 Among the storylines, main character Tom Quinn faces dilemmas living a double life with his girlfriend, who at first does not know he is really a spy, and Tessa Phillips is running phantom agents for monetary gain. There is nothing worse than the cynical disbelief of an action/drama show where you know the main characters are going to escape without any harm, because hey, they're the good guys, and they have to come back and make a new season. The second series was seen by an average of 7.19 million, and received generally favourable reviews from critics. Ruth Evershed [ 2003 - 2006; 2009 - 2011 ] Max Brown. Meanwhile, MI5 is called in to deal with the theft of a billion dollars from a well known bank - that also handles government accounts. Contains some violence. Track Spooks season 2 episodes. The second part followed the nex… Zafar Younis. Rade Serbedzija. The BBC denied that the episode had any influence on the incidents however, and the West Midlands Police ruled that there was no evidence linking the attacks to the programme. Absolutely nothing in [Spooks] is so clear-cut. This page is a full, ordered list of every episode of Spooks, which has (to date) run for more than 80 episodes over nine series from 13 May 2002 to the present day. Two former inmates are released from jail and set to launch an attack in London. with Nicola Walker as Ruth Evershed. Season 2, Episode 4 Blood and Money First Aired: December 10, 2004 MI5 tracks a thief who robbed the last British family-owned bank in London and plants an undercover agent in the bank. Adam Carter. Ruth Evershed. This FAQ is empty. Roshan Seth. The reviewer summed up by stating "the second season improves on the first" and rated it nine out of ten.[3]. A former KGB officer turned Mafioso is pulling strings in the bank - and possibly in the government - to launder the cash. The first episode features Rupert Penry-Jones as Adam Carter, who was drafted in from MI6 to help investigate Tom's disappearance. Cast. Watch Spooks - Season 2, Episode 10 - Episode 10: Tom ignores Harry's demands to end his relationship with CIA officer Christine Dale. The second episode attracted controversy for depicting a plot where a mosque is used to recruit suicide bombers; the controversy attracted near a thousand complaints and negative responses from key figures of Muslim groups across the United Kingdom. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The second series of the British spy drama television series Spooks (known as MI-5 in the United States) began broadcasting on 2 June 2003 on BBC One, before ending on 11 August 2003. With Tom as the emergency executive officer, the team is told that, Harry's house is burgled by small time thieves, with a briefcase among the items stolen. Meanwhile, MI5 is called in to deal with the theft of a billion dollars from a well known bank - that also handles government accounts. A former KGB officer turned Mafioso is pulling strings in the bank - and possibly in the government - to launder the cash. "[29], The producers and the BBC responded to the controversy by citing Muslim involvement towards the research and making of the episode, including Muslim sources, and depicting the Muslim characters who stood against the terrorists. (23 Jun 2003). Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Hugh Simon, Shauna Macdonald, Rory MacGregor, Natasha Little, Nicola Walker, Megan Dodds, Jenny Agutter and Enzo Cilentiare listed as t… [34] The series was also voted first for "Best Drama Website". ANNA CHANCELLOR. These elements agree that for Britain to survive the threats posed by modern day terrorism, democracy had to be replaced with rule by committee. An edited 50-minute showing of the first series finale that aired in the United States is also included. It consists of six episodes. Directed by Rob Bailey. Season 2 guide for Spooks TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Paul Knight and Barney Pilling were nominated for a British Academy Television (BAFTA) Craft award for Editing in Fiction/Entertainment, but lost out to Mark Day for his work on the 2003 serial State of Play. Once again the series ran for 10 episodes and averaged 6.05 million viewers, a notable increase on the … [33] However, it was also voted tenth in the "Worst Drama" category. It was repeated, and attracted a further 150 complaints. There were also deleted scenes, image galleries, trailers, series credits (Spooks is a programme that does not include credits in its episodes), and scripts of the episodes, the latter of which are found on DVD-ROM. All episodes of Spooks. Spooks: Code 9 (TV Series 2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [22][23] The Broadcasting Standards Commission dismissed some of the complaints as the episode was presented as a drama and not a factual account. View production, box office, & company info. Matthew Macfa With Rene Costa, Jenny Agutter, Gary Bakewell, Sam Bond. Was this review helpful to you? The following week Spooks assumed a 9 pm Thursday slot, a break from the Monday 9 pm slot the previous series had traditionally occupied. Meanwhile Tom's relationship with the doctor continues to develop, and Zoe gets a pleasant surprise - and then a nasty shock - about her banker beau. Just finished the last episode of series three, and was reminded why this is my favourite show of all time. "[10] Dennis Landmann of MovieFreak stated that the season "rules" as it "tells complex, dangerous, and relevant stories that creates high octane, powerful drama", and the producers "create top notch work, from the excellent cinematography to the great-looking sets and locations, and from well researched and sweet scripts to solid acting by the principal actors." In it, elements within the British Government, MI6 and the UK press conspire in an attempt to overthrow the Parliament and the Prime Minister. A former Algerian spy smuggles himself into the UK and offers to help - but his loyalties are questioned by Tom. RAZA JAFFREY. [18] With consolidated figures factored in, the second series was seen by a per-episode average of 7.19 million viewers. [12] The second episode lowered slightly to 7.6 million viewers, which was about a third of the television audience,[13] while the third episode dropped to 6.9 million viewers,[14] and the fourth rose slightly to 7.2 million, often winning its timeslot against repeats of ITV1's The Darling Buds of May. Drama series. Title: [32], The second series was well received by viewers. Harry Pearce. [31] However it won a Royal Television Society award for Best Drama Series, beating At Home with the Braithwaites and Teachers. He also felt that there were instances where stories "go nowhere", including the Zoe and Carlo storyline. The fifth (10-part) series of Spooks aired its first episode in two parts, the first appearing on 17 September 2006. Full lists of the names of the cast and crew for Series 4, Episode 1 of BBC ONE drama Spooks. "[27] Ahtsham Ali of the Islamic Society of Britain claimed that the episode "adds fuel to the fire of already negative perceptions of Muslims and fans the flames of British National Party rhetoric. Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Hugh Simon, Shauna Macdonald, Rory MacGregor, Natasha Little, Nicola Walker, Megan Dodds, Jenny Agutter and Enzo Cilenti are listed as the main cast. [6][7][8][9] In the US, the second series aired on A&E, though each episode had approximately fifteen minutes edited out to accommodate for advert breaks. [n 4], The second series received generally favourable reviews. Twenty billion in US aid has disappeared from Russia. It consists of ten episodes. Holly E Ordway of DVD Talk disliked the series, stating "I'd heard that it was a gripping, intelligent series that told great spy-thriller stories with gritty realism [...] Well, it seems [Spooks] and I are not meant to be together; I bounced off the show on the very first episode and never succeeded afterwards in bringing myself to like it any better." "[28] Muslim Parliament of Great Britain's Dr Ghayasuddin Siddiqui said "It is sad the BBC is doing this, [...] We are trying to condemn this kind of involvement in our community...to keep on making us look responsible for these crimes is just manipulation. Gord Lacey of TVShowsOnDVD called the second series "such a fun series", a "plausible spy show" and "a great show, [...] another solid BBC release. Instead of being a well-informed piece of film-making, this episode of Spooks pandered to grossly offensive and Islamophobic caricatures of imams, Muslim students and mosques. [35] Macfadyen was awarded fourth in the "Best Actor" category,[36] while Hawes was voted the second best actress, beaten only by Julie Walters for her roles in The Canterbury Tales, in which Hawes also starred, and The Return. Anyone who has seen the first season of [Spooks] figured out very fast that the show has absolutely no problem doing the unexpected, or doing terrible, terrible, oh-god-so-terrible things to its main characters. Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Ruth might had joined MI5 from GCHQ but her loyalties are split. Danny goes undercover as a commodities trader to find out what the bank and the chancellor's office aren't telling the team. Rupert Penry-Jones as Adam Carter. Use the HTML below. Danny goes undercover as a commodities trader to find out what the bank and the chancellor's office aren't telling the team. [24] After the episode aired, a Muslim student in Birmingham was assaulted, and the Birmingham Central Mosque was vandalised, allegedly as a result of the show. Landmann noticed the main focus towards Tom throughout the series that builds until he "becomes somewhat of a haunted soul" with the final minutes being "so powerful they affected how I felt for the next couple of days; I kept thinking about the character and the tragic events that happened to him". Meanwhile, MI5 is called in to deal with the theft of a billion dollars from a well known bank - that also handles government accounts. It consists of ten episodes. The second series of the television drama series centring on a team of counter-terrorist spies collectively known as "Spooks" because of the shadowy nature of their existence. The BBC released a "Best of" viewer polls at the end of 2003 on its website. He later takes over Tom's position as Section Chief after the latter jeopardised an important operation. [20] Adam Arseneau of DVD Verdict compared the series to 24 and The Wire. The second series of the British spy drama television series Spooks (known as MI-5 in the United States) began broadcasting on 2 June 2003 on BBC One, ending on 11 August 2003. The second series of the British spy drama television series Spooks (known as MI-5 in the United States) began broadcasting on 2 June 2003 on BBC One, ending on 11 August 2003. [39] The second series cliffhanger was the public's second favourite moment in television, beaten only by the surprise return of "Dirty Den" Watts from the soap opera EastEnders. 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Since there have been a lot of episodes–too many to list on one page–the episodes have been sorted by series and arranged byepisode number. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Spooks centres on the actions of Section D, a counter-terrorism division of the British Security Services (MI5). Yet these secret agents are all that stand between the nation and the terrorists who try to undermine national security. The agent in Istanbul had identified a people smuggling ring and it is apparent that the terrorist intends to use it to enter illegally. [40], The second series was first released on a DVD box set in the United Kingdom (Region 2) on 20 September 2004. Spooks. It keeps you on your toes. Spooks is far more cerebral, and spends more effort on character and plot development. The first series of the British spy drama television series Spooks began broadcasting on 13 May 2002 on BBC One, and ended on 17 June 2002. We've curated a list of lesser-known films to help you explore the space-time continuum from the comfort of your couch. Directed by Bharat Nalluri. [10] It was later repeated on BBC America, alongside the first series from July 2007. After an agent is killed in Istanbul, MI-5 fears that a known terrorist, Yazdi, is trying to infiltrate the UK to stage an attack. Narendra Modi _ Amit Shah _ Kisan Andolan _ Farmers Protest _ Jio Tower _ Ambani _ Godi Media _ BJP [19], Not all reviews were positive. The series consists of eight episodes. Once again, Tom must choose between saving the country or saving his relationship. Hugh Simon as Malcolm Wynn-Jones. Vaughn Edwards ( Iain Glen) (2010) - Deniable intelligence operative who seemed to work for … You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.