Reilly: Ace of Spies
“The amazing true story of the world's first international super spy”
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Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage.
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An Affair with a Married Woman
1901: Professor Sydney Rosenblum is taken from a train and held under unofficial arrest in a provincial Russian village, suspected of stealing confidential oil surveys. The young wife of an elderly vicar may hold the secret to his escape.
Prelude to War
1904: Reilly is stationed in Port Arthur and forced to help the Japanese, against his better judgement, in taking the port from the Russians. As a mass evacuation gets under way, Reilly’s plans are put at risk by a soft-spoken detective.
The Visiting Fireman
1905: A British operation to steal German ship plans is in danger of being uncovered. Zaharov wants the plans and Cummings wants a compromised agent saved, but Reilly decides on a unique approach to the problem.
Anna
1906: Reilly’s search for Margaret takes him to Paris, where Cummings forces him into helping secure an oil contract from an Australian who may sell to the Rothschilds. An unexpected turn of events reunites Reilly with his sister.
Dreadnoughts and Crosses
1910: Apparently now working for the Germans in Russia, Reilly is to bid on their behalf for a valuable weapons contract, giving him a chance to finally get his revenge on Zaharov.
Dreadnoughts and Doublecrosses
1910: Reilly’s winning of the weapons contract depends on his marriage to a Russian Countess. Unfortunately, Margaret’s reappearance, engineered by Zaharov, threatens to ruin everything.
Gambit
1918: Back in Russia, Reilly is tasked with appealing with the Bolsheviks to end their peace treaty with Germany and return to the war. When Lenin refuses, he sets in motion a plan to overthrow the government and place himself in power.
Endgame
1918: Reilly’s plans come under strain when the British fail to give Savinkov the promised military support and Dzerzhinsky scuppers plans to assassinate Lenin. But then unexpected events change everything.
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Stream Reilly: Ace of Spies online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated crime and drama series originally produced in English and released in 1983, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 22 viewers worldwide.
About Reilly: Ace of Spies
“The amazing true story of the world's first international super spy”
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks in 1918. His reputation with women was as legendary as his genius for espionage. Across 1 season and 12 episodes, originally airing on ITV1.
Reilly: Ace of Spies Cast and Characters
The cast features Sam Neill (as Sidney Reilly). Their performances are a major reason Reilly: Ace of Spies has built such a passionate audience.
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Reilly: Ace of Spies 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 English 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 Reilly: Ace of Spies
Where can I watch Reilly: Ace of Spies online for free?
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How many episodes does Reilly: Ace of Spies have?
Reilly: Ace of Spies has 12 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Reilly: Ace of Spies good? What's the rating?
Reilly: Ace of Spies holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 22 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Reilly: Ace of Spies?
The main cast includes Sam Neill.
Is Reilly: Ace of Spies available in English?
Yes — Reilly: Ace of Spies was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Reilly: Ace of Spies released?
Reilly: Ace of Spies first aired in 1983.
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Where can I watch Reilly: Ace of Spies for free?
You can watch Reilly: Ace of Spies online for free on Bowood.TV. All 12 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Reilly: Ace of Spies have?
Reilly: Ace of Spies currently has 1 season and a total of 12 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 Reilly: Ace of Spies about?
Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 television miniseries dramatising the life of Sidney Reilly, a Russian Jew who became one of the greatest spies ever to work for the British. Among his exploits, in the early 20th-century, were the infiltration of the German General Staff in 1917 and a near-overthrow of the Bolsheviks… It belongs to the Crime, Drama genres.
In which language is Reilly: Ace of Spies originally available?
Reilly: Ace of Spies was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Reilly: Ace of Spies first released?
Reilly: Ace of Spies first premiered on September 5, 1983 (1983). The series has since concluded its run.
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