The Spy
A Espia
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About
The story of Shell, one of several spy networks operating in Portugal during the Second World War. Directed by the British who operated in Portugal between 1941 and 1942, it had a plan to destroy infrastructures and act as a counterintelligence unit in case the country was invaded by the Germans.
Cast
Daniela Ruah
as Maria João Mascarenhas
Luís Filipe Eusébio
as Paulo Santos
Miguel Frazão
as Carlos
Maria João Bastos
as Rose Lawson
Diogo Morgado
as Siegfried Brenner
Adriano Carvalho
as Wilhelm Larenz
Marco D'Almeida
as Richard Thompson
António Capelo
as Nicolau Mascarenhas
Pedro Lamares
as Major Jack Beevor
Miro Magariños
as Manoel García
Sisley Dias
as Cândido de Oliveira
Afonso Lagarto
as Roberto Moisés Silva
Adriano Luz
as Agostinho Lourenço
Patrícia Tavares
as Alice
Xosé Barato
as Emílio Riquelme
Lúcia Moniz
as Martha
Carmen Santos
as Fernanda de Castro
Joaquim Nicolau
as Ribeiro Casais
Nuno Gil
as Vieira
Raimundo Cosme
as Agente Simões
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
On June 26, 1941, the German army invaded Russia. Maria João photographs Lisbon full of refugees arriving in Portugal. When his father-in-law Nicolau suffers an accident, he asks Maria João to help him manage the company. Major Beevor, an English spy, meets with the National Football Coach Cândido de Oliveira to organize the Resistance activity in Portugal. At the same time that Rose is enticed by the British, Maria João is going to Porto because of an assault on the Mascarenhas branch. There, her best friend Rose introduces Maria João to Siegfried Brenner.
Episode 2
December of 1941. Life in Lisbon changed with the War. A mysterious accident in a wolfram mine brings to the capital the engineer Siegfried Brenner. Larenz, a III Reich spy, keeps a close eye in the engineer. At the same time, he controls every step of Rose Lawson, the best friend of Maria João. In the PVDE dungeons, suspected of subversive activities, the casapiano Roberto Moisés - father and devout spouse -, is interrogated and tortured by officer Paulo.
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
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About The Spy
The story of Shell, one of several spy networks operating in Portugal during the Second World War. Directed by the British who operated in Portugal between 1941 and 1942, it had a plan to destroy infrastructures and act as a counterintelligence unit in case the country was invaded by the Germans. Across 2 seasons and 15 episodes, originally airing on RTP1.
The Spy Cast and Characters
The cast features Daniela Ruah (as Maria João Mascarenhas), Luís Filipe Eusébio (as Paulo Santos), Miguel Frazão (as Carlos), Maria João Bastos (as Rose Lawson), and Diogo Morgado (as Siegfried Brenner). Their performances are a major reason The Spy has built such a passionate audience.
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The Spy flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Portuguese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Spy
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How many episodes does The Spy have?
The Spy has 15 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Spy good? What's the rating?
The Spy holds a 5.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Spy?
The main cast includes Daniela Ruah, Luís Filipe Eusébio, Miguel Frazão, and Maria João Bastos, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Spy available in Portuguese?
Yes — The Spy was originally produced in Portuguese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Spy released?
The Spy first aired in 2020.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Spy have?
The Spy currently has 2 seasons and a total of 15 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Spy about?
The story of Shell, one of several spy networks operating in Portugal during the Second World War. Directed by the British who operated in Portugal between 1941 and 1942, it had a plan to destroy infrastructures and act as a counterintelligence unit in case the country was invaded by the Germans. It belongs to the Drama, Mystery genres.
In which language is The Spy originally available?
The Spy was originally produced in PT. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original PT audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Spy first released?
The Spy first premiered on April 8, 2020 (2020). The series has since concluded its run.
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