London Spy

Synopsis:

Danny is a gregarious, hedonistic romantic who gets drawn into the dangerous world of British espionage in this contemporary, emotional thriller. He falls for the anti-social but enigmatic Alex, both from opposite worlds, and they soon realise they’re perfect for each other. But when Alex suddenly disappears, Danny is utterly ill-equipped to take on his complex and codified world. Young, innocent and adrift he needs to decide whether he’s prepared to fight for the truth?

Quick Thoughts:

This five part queer mystery film/TV mini-series from Tom Rob Smith is QUITE a ride! But let’s be honest, a spy thriller-mystery wouldn’t be any good if there weren’t a few twists and turns. “London Spy” delivers all of that and more, even with the overbearing feeling that all is lost. One reviewer even noted that things seemed so dismal and slow moving, that he was bored. However, stick it out through till the end for the final twists are just as shocking as Alex’s disappearance. However, the key reason that “London Spy” is part of this list is because at the heart of the series is a love story between two men, Alex and Danny. Furthermore, Danny’s older friend, Scotty (Jim Broadbent), provides an insight into the days when being gay was not only illegal in the UK but actually was viewed as a disgrace within MI6 and spy agencies. Not only is “London Spy” a great queer mystery series, but it’s also an interesting viewing experience.