Betrayal

What it’s about

John Hughes joined MI5 during the war on terror and helped foil major plots on British soil. Now in his mid-forties, married with two children, he struggles to adapt to a service where threats have changed and the workplace demands new values. When a murder occurs, the trail leads to a conspiracy involving powerful figures. Hughes must piece together the truth while his reputation, his marriage, and national security are all at risk.

What hooks you

Julian Jarrold directs a series set in the world of British intelligence. Shaun Evans plays John Hughes, and Romola Garai appears as Claire Wardly.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who enjoy spy thrillers where trust is scarce and the threat may come from within, and to viewers drawn to a protagonist torn between duty, family, and a changing institution.