The Game

Name: The Game
Genre: Drama
Cast: Brian Cox, Chloe Pirrie, Jonathan Aris, Paul Ritter, Shaun Dooley

TV Series20141h1 season · 6 episodes

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In the secret world of espionage, the players are set and the fight to save Britain begins. A complex invisible war is being fought by skilled spies trained in the high stakes world of covert espionage. In 1972 London, tensions are at a terrifying peak as the world's super powers plot against their enemies. The threat: a dangerous and deadly Soviet plot, designed to bring Britain to its knees, dubbed Operation Glass. This is where The Game begins – a stylish, character-driven spy drama that explores the lives and lies of the invisible soldiers fighting a secret war.

Stars: Brian Cox Chloe Pirrie Jonathan Aris

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E1Episode 1Nov 5, 2014 · 1h · London: 1972. When a defecting KGB officer, Arkady Malinov, reveals Operation Glass, a devastating Soviet plot that could change the course of the cold war, Daddy, the head of MI5, assembles a secret team to investigate. As the Soviets awaken a list of sleeper agents all over Britain, Daddy's team must move swiftly to gain information about the plot.TVmaze 6.5

E2Episode 2Nov 12, 2014 · 1h · The next agent on the Soviet list, Tom Mallory, is a brutal man currently in prison for assault. Without his freedom, he can't perform his task and bring MI5 one-step closer to thwarting Operation Glass - leaving Daddy with a terrible choice. Joe, haunted by events in his past, continues to struggle with his lover's killer's role in the plot.TVmaze 6.5

E3Episode 3Nov 19, 2014 · 1h · The team discovers a sleeper agent with terrifying connections in the US military. Faced with a formidable foe who not only appears to be a traitor, but a trained spy with access to US bases, MI5 may be out of its league. Meanwhile, Daddy is on a mission of his own to secure the safe defection of his favourite Chinese dancer.TVmaze 6.0

E4Episode 4Nov 26, 2014 · 1h · Discovering the KGB is one-step ahead, Joe tries to convince the team to run a double agent scheme - a perilous game that understandably makes his colleagues uneasy. But with dangerous assassin Odin at large, the team is unsure KGB defector, Arkady, would risk his life to help them. Meanwhile, Alan grapples with a shocking discovery that could jeopardize his marriage to fellow agent and wife, Sarah.TVmaze 6.5

E5Episode 5Dec 3, 2014 · 1h · The team is reeling from the shocking discovery of a mole among them, and as the Soviet plot continues unabated, it is up to Wendy to give the team the break they need. Meanwhile, when Sarah finds herself in danger, Alan is forced to make a decision that can make or break their relationship. Joe has trouble of his own when leaked information threatens the investigation and the lives of the team.TVmaze 7.0

E6Episode 6Dec 10, 2014 · 1h · The team is reeling from a KGB bombing and the mole's confession, but with Operation Glass hurtling towards a shocking climax, MI5 is running out of time to piece the puzzle together and avert disaster. Bobby and Wendy make a crucial discovery, which could have implications at the highest levels of government.TVmaze 7.0

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Brian CoxDaddy Chloe PirrieWendy Straw Jonathan ArisAlan Montag Paul RitterBobby Waterhouse Shaun DooleyJim Fenchurch Tom HughesJoe Lambe Victoria HamiltonSarah Montag

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Premiered: November 5, 2014
Ended: December 10, 2014
Status: Ended
Network: BBC America
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
TVmaze ID: 1436