Little Drummer Girl

Set in the late 1970s, the series follows Charlie, a young British actress who meets the enigmatic Kahlil, a Palestinian terrorist. She is drawn into his dangerous world and recruited by Israeli intelligence officer Martin Kurtz to help them locate and neutralize Kahlil's dangerous network. Charlie finds herself caught between her burgeoning feelings for Kahlil and her mission for Kurtz, leading her down a treacherous path of deception and moral compromise.

The Little Drummer Girl was met with generally positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric direction, compelling performances, and faithful adaptation of John le Carré's novel. The series' complex narrative and moral ambiguity were often highlighted as strengths, though some found the pacing occasionally slow.

• Visually stunning and masterfully directed with a chillingly relevant political backdrop.

• Florence Pugh delivers a breakout performance as a complex and morally conflicted protagonist.

• The intricate plot, while occasionally dense, rewards patient viewers with a gripping espionage thriller.

Google audience: Viewers generally appreciated the intense atmosphere, the strong performances, particularly from Florence Pugh, and the complex, thought-provoking storyline. Some found the narrative challenging to follow at times, but the overall sentiment was positive, highlighting its suspenseful nature and stylish execution.

Nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Miniseries.

The series was filmed across various European locations, including London, Athens, and the Czech Republic, to authentically recreate the late 1970s settings depicted in the novel.