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Seven best ITV thrillers to binge-watch if you love new drama Secret Service

by · Wales Online

Secret Service has recently launched on ITV, bringing back the type of compelling spy thriller that viewers have consistently embraced.

Gemma Arterton stars as Kate Henderson, an MI6 operative heading the Secret Intelligence Service's Russia Desk, who finds herself caught up in a perilous conspiracy within the corridors of power.

After her covert work uncovers troubling intelligence suggesting a senior politician could be working for Russia, Kate faces a frantic battle against the clock to identify the traitor and protect her operative.

For those who've already devoured all five episodes, here are seven additional series certain to feed your craving for tension, intrigue and dangerous stakes.

Betrayal

Another compelling addition to the spy drama landscape is Betrayal, which follows British MI5 operative John Hughes (Shaun Evans).
After an encounter with a British-Iranian individual connected to Stockport's criminal underworld goes awry, John identifies a potential danger to the nation.
While under scrutiny, John discovers an unexpected partner in Mehreen Askari-Evans (Zahra Ahmadi), an intelligence officer assigned to assume John's responsibilities.
The pair become embroiled in an increasingly intricate and high-pressure investigation where confidence is precarious and allegiances remain uncertain.(Image: ITV)

A Spy Among Friends

Adapted from the bestselling novel, 'A Spy Among Friends' chronicles the true story of British intelligence officer Nicholas Elliott (Damian Lewis), who uncovers that his trusted colleague Kim Philby (Pearce) has been covertly operating as a double agent for the Soviet Union since the 1930s.
Packed with compelling espionage and political drama, the series explores the aftermath of Philby's defection to the Soviet Union, compelling Elliott to pursue him for a confrontation and confession. The critically praised 2022 drama also features Anna Maxwell Martin and Adrian Edmondson.(Image: ITV)

Berlin Station

Another essential viewing for espionage thriller enthusiasts is 'Berlin Station', featuring Richard Armitage as CIA analyst Daniel Miller, who goes undercover at the agency's Berlin office on a critical intelligence mission.
The ensemble cast includes Richard Jenkins, Ashley Judd, Rhys Ifans, Keke Palmer, Leland Orser and Michelle Forbes. While the series wasn't initially an ITV production, all three seasons are presently available for streaming on ITVX.(Image: ITV)

The Ipcress File

Drawing from Len Deighton's celebrated 1962 novel, The Ipcress File delivers international espionage brimming with betrayal, subterfuge and Cold War machinations.
The show follows British spy Harry Palmer (Joe Cole) as he is drawn into a dangerous mission at the height of the Cold War, after the disappearance of a leading British nuclear scientist threatens to escalate tensions between East and West.
Recruited to work undercover on a perilous mission, Harry finds himself in a desperate race against time to stop an international crisis from spiralling into nuclear war.(Image: ITV)