description The Spy Overview
The Spy is a six-episode miniseries depicting the life of Israeli Mossad agent Eli Cohen, portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen. Inspired by real events and a book by Uri Dan and Yeshayahu Ben Porat, the series was produced for Canal+ and Netflix. It premiered in September 2019 and is currently available through various streaming and television platforms.
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help The Spy FAQ
Is The Spy a full-length series or a miniseries?
It is a six-episode miniseries focused on one narrative arc around real Mossad operations. The episode count is usually part of why it is consumed in one-session viewing sessions.
Who is portrayed in the title role?
Sacha Baron Cohen plays Eli Cohen, the famous Israeli Mossad agent. That casting is central to the series' identity and marketing.
Is this adaptation based on a real source?
The series is based on a story about Eli Cohen and inspired by the book by Uri Dan and Yeshayahu Ben Porat. That biographical lineage is a key reason the show is framed as a true-story thriller.
Where was The Spy released for viewers outside Europe?
The series is linked to Canal+ and Netflix in distribution references. That places it in the catalog of major prestige streaming and international TV co-productions.
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