An MI6 officer left in turmoil after discovering his best friend's treachery.
An MI5 debriefer and "outsider" who investigates the aftermath of Philby's escape. A Spy Among Friends7 viewsTV Show
A Spy Among Friends is a six-episode limited series based on the true story of the Cold War's most notorious defector, Kim Philby. No reviews š Core Narrative An MI6 officer left in turmoil after discovering
A key CIA official whose intellectual vanity was exploited by Philby. šÆļø Production Style A Spy Among Friends Panel - video Dailymotion No reviews š Core Narrative A key CIA
The charismatic but duplicitous double agent whose actions gutted British and American intelligence.
The series centers on the 1963 defection of Kim Philby (Guy Pearce), a high-ranking MI6 officer who secretly worked as a Soviet double agent for 30 years. Rather than a typical action-heavy thriller, it focuses on the psychological fallout and the intimate betrayal of Philby's lifelong friend and colleague, Nicholas Elliott (Damian Lewis). š Key Cast & Characters
The Director General of MI5.