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Secret Service review
Arterton power-walks stylishly through Tom Bradby’s slick crime caper that takes itself so seriously even the saucy stuff is solemn. Slow Horses this is not
TL;DR
- The series 'Secret Service' is an ITV espionage drama based on Tom Bradby's 2019 novel.
- It features Kate Henderson (Gemma Arterton), an MI6 agent balancing family life with her demanding career.
- The plot involves Henderson and her team investigating a potential Russian asset within the British cabinet, while a leadership contest unfolds.
- The show is noted for its serious tone, with even potentially titillating elements treated with solemnity.
- Despite not offering new ideas, the series is described as confidently paced, slickly directed by James Marsh, and featuring regular action to maintain engagement.