Raazi – Apple TV

Based on Calling Sehmat, Raazi tells the story of a young Indian woman who becomes a spy during the 1971 war. There are no fancy gadgets here. The tension comes from silence, loyalty, and personal sacrifice. Emotional, subtle, and deeply moving.

Slow Horses – Amazon Prime Video

This spy series proves that espionage isn’t always glamorous. Based on Mick Herron’s books, it follows failed MI5 agents stuck in boring jobs.

Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy – ZEE5

Inspired by a true story, this series follows an Indian agent living undercover in Pakistan during the 1965 war. He lives like a common man while secretly gathering intelligence. 

Bard of Blood – Netflix

Based on Bilal Siddiqi’s novel, this series starts as a rescue mission but soon turns dangerous. A former spy is pulled back into action as secrets and politics collide. 

The Tailor of Panama – Apple TV / Prime Video

Based on John le Carré’s novel, this spy thriller shows how lies can become deadly. A British agent trusts a local tailor who starts inventing fake intelligence.

The Hunt for Red October – Amazon Prime Video

Based on Tom Clancy’s famous novel, this Cold War thriller unfolds under the sea. A Soviet submarine goes missing, raising fears of war. As navies chase it, a CIA analyst believes the captain wants peace.

Alex Rider – Amazon Prime Video

Based on Anthony Horowitz’s books, this series follows a normal teenager pulled into the spy world after his uncle’s death. With no training and no choice, Alex faces dangerous missions.