7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Spy Among Friends (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Follow the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby, through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Follow the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby, through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series offers a nuanced exploration of betrayal, loyalty, and institutional failure during the Cold War, critiquing both the enabling factors within the British establishment and the destructive nature of Philby's ideological commitment and deception, thus maintaining a neutral stance by not explicitly promoting a specific left or right political ideology.
The series 'A Spy Among Friends' features primarily traditional casting, adhering to the historical context of its British Cold War setting without explicit race or gender swaps of key roles. Its narrative focuses on espionage and personal betrayal, offering a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without making explicit DEI critiques central to its plot.
Secondary
The series offers a nuanced historical portrayal of Guy Burgess, a complex gay man navigating a hostile 1950s society. While his identity contributes to his vulnerabilities and outsider status, the narrative avoids strong positive or negative judgment, depicting the challenges without endorsing prejudice or offering explicit affirmation.
The series "A Spy Among Friends" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on historical espionage and the complex relationship between two British intelligence officers, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series is a historical drama based on real figures and events. All historically established characters maintain their documented gender. The character Lily Thomas is an original creation for the show and does not represent a gender swap of a pre-existing character.
The show is a historical drama based on real figures like Kim Philby and Nicholas Elliott, who are portrayed by actors matching their historical race. Fictional characters created for the series do not constitute race swaps as they have no prior established race. No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.4
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