Reilly: Ace of Spies
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.
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Overview
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.
Series Snapshot
- Status
- Released
- Total Seasons
- 1
- Total Episodes
- 12
- First Air Date
- Sep 5, 1983
- Most Recent Air Date
- Nov 16, 1983
- Network / Platform
- PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
- Original Language
- en-US
Themes
Tone & Style
- High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
- Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
- Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.
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Creators & Cast
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Main cast:
- Rating
- 6.2
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
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