Here are 2 new espionage thrillers from very different points of view.
Tehran
A young Jewish woman (Niv Sultan), who’s also a Massad agent, becomes embedded in the Iranian city to carry out her dangerous mission. Nothing about the narrative is unique. There’s the expected peril and double-crossing. What does set it apart are the location and the attendant risks and threats from that world (although it was actually shot in Greece). Overall, it’s mounted with skill, intelligence and even some tension. (Eight one-hour episodes with subtitles in several languages when English is not spoken)
(4 / 5)
Alex Rider
This new series from IMDB (yes, IMDB) takes the titular young spy back to the beginnings, as he sets out to discover who killed his uncle. The first few episodes set up the situation and gets him recruited and “trained.” After his assignment takes hold, the intrigue builds. This is more adventure adjacent than an action film, although there are some nifty fights and one really cool escape. Entertaining and fun for a YA version of espionage. (Eight one-hour episodes with Season 2 already announced)
(4 / 5)