The Ipcress File

2022 · Miniseries · NR · 47 min · ★ 7.1

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During the Cold War, a former smuggler is pulled into espionage and tasked with tracking down a missing British nuclear scientist. Using old contacts and streetwise instincts, he navigates shifting loyalties and mounting pressure as the undercover mission grows more dangerous and unpredictable.

Based on The IPCRESS File

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5 hours to watch · 6 episodes.

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Years: 2022
Release date: 2022-03-06
Network: ITV1
Language: English
Rated: NR
Runtime: 47 min
TMDB rating: 7.1/10 (72 votes)

About

If you enjoy Cold War intrigue, period detail, and a spy story with mistrust and twists, this could click, especially if you liked SS-GB or Baptiste; Not for you if you want nonstop action or fully grounded plotting.

Pros: strong ensemble acting; detailed 60s atmosphere; twisty spy story | Cons: clunky plot shifts; uneven tension; some miscast complaints