Netflix’s “The Spy” starring Sacha Baron Cohen highlighted as overlooked espionage miniseries
Netflix’s 2019 miniseries “The Spy” dramatizes the real‑life infiltration of 1960s Syria by Mossad agent Eli Cohen. The six‑episode series runs just over five hours and follows Cohen’s creation of a false identity, his rise within the Syrian government, and the escalating danger of his double life.
Sacha Baron Cohen, best known for comedy roles, delivers a serious dramatic performance that earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a TV miniseries. Critics praised the show’s psychological suspense and tight runtime; on Rotten Tomatoes it holds an 86 % critic approval rating and an 85 % audience score. Reviewers have called it a “hidden gem” and recommend it for a short binge.
The series has been noted in Brazil for slipping under the radar despite its strong reception, positioning it as one of Netflix’s standout espionage titles.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The series holds an 86 % critic approval rating and 85 % audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes. (both)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The series is considered a hidden gem on Netflix, recommended for a short binge. (both)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sacha Baron Cohen stars as Eli Cohen, delivering a serious dramatic performance. (both)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The series is based on the real‑life espionage of Mossad agent Eli Cohen in 1960s Syria. (both)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sacha Baron Cohen received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a TV miniseries for his role. (both)
- [● 2 SOURCES] “The Spy” is a Netflix miniseries released in 2019 with six episodes totaling about five hours. (both)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Critics praise the series for psychological suspense and concise runtime. (both)