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Samuel, a Russian-born Jewish inventor who specialises in the development of hearing aids, is tasked with a secret mission by MI5 to use his technological expertise to contribute to western Cold War efforts. Following the tensions of the space race and the first hydrogen bomb test, Samuel's efforts factor in to the emergence of the modern world.
Set in 1953, the series follows Kathleen Shaw, a Russian émigré and gap-toothed dressmaker in London who is enlisted by MI5 to help in the Cold War. Her mission involves befriending the wives of scientists working on Britain's secret hydro-bomb project, hoping to uncover espionage. Kathleen must navigate the complex social landscape and her own hidden past while balancing her family life with this dangerous undertaking.
Summer of Rockets received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its acting, period detail, and intriguing espionage plot. Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow at times, but the performances, particularly from the lead cast, were widely lauded. The series successfully evoked the atmosphere of post-war Britain and the underlying tensions of the Cold War era.
Praised for its strong acting ensemble, especially Polly Walker and Keeley Hawes.
Commended for its authentic period atmosphere and engaging Cold War espionage narrative.
Noted for a sometimes deliberate pace that builds suspense effectively.
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The series is based on a semi-autobiographical novel by historian and writer Stephen Poliakoff, who also penned the screenplay.
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I enjoyed this series, mostly, especially the way it represented the 50s era, which to me sometimes feels more ignored than the decades of the 40s and 60s. I felt the acting was very good and the writing mostly good. Every major character ...