The world of espionage just got a lot darker — and ITV is about to unleash one of its most electrifying thrillers yet. From the creators of Vigil and Line of Duty comes a pulse-pounding new series led by Endeavour and Vigil star Shaun Evans, in what critics are already calling “a masterclass in paranoia, betrayal, and psychological warfare.”

Evans stars as John Hughes, a veteran MI5 intelligence officer whose loyalty and sanity are pushed to the brink after a covert meeting spirals into brutal bloodshed. What begins as a routine operation quickly unravels into a nightmare of double-crosses and deceit, forcing Hughes to question everything — his mission, his colleagues, and even his own moral compass. When the walls start closing in, one truth becomes terrifyingly clear: in this world, survival means betraying the very people you swore to protect.

The series plunges deep into the shadowy corridors of MI5, where every handshake could be a death sentence and every whispered conversation could trigger a global crisis. It’s a world painted in shades of moral gray — a place where the line between hero and traitor is razor-thin, and one wrong move can end not just your career, but your life.

From the opening scene, tension is relentless. Blood is spilled. Files go missing. Operatives vanish without trace. And as Hughes begins to uncover a conspiracy that snakes all the way to the top of British intelligence, he realizes he may have stumbled into a trap designed to destroy him from the inside out.

Early buzz from insiders suggests this could be Shaun Evans’s most gripping performance yet — complex, haunted, and unpredictable. Viewers familiar with his quiet brilliance in Endeavour will see a whole new side of him here: hardened, vulnerable, and utterly consumed by the darkness of his duty. The series pairs Evans with an ensemble cast of rising British talent and veteran powerhouses, ensuring every scene crackles with intensity.

Visually, the show promises cinematic grit — dimly lit interrogation rooms, rain-slicked London alleys, and haunting glimpses of the power structures few dare to question. The tone? Think Bodyguard meets Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, but with an emotional core that cuts even deeper.

With its blend of high-stakes action, psychological depth, and moral ambiguity, ITV’s new spy thriller doesn’t just entertain — it lingers. It asks what happens when a man built to serve his country discovers that the real enemy might be the institution itself.

One thing’s for sure: when this series drops, expect sleepless nights, fan theories, and a new obsession for every thriller addict out there. 🕵️‍♂️💥