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| Netflix | Release Date: September 6, 2019 |
Summary:
In the 1960s, Mossad agent Eli Cohen (Sacha Baron Cohen) infiltrates Syrian society and becomes friends with military leaders in this six-part limited series based on the real life of the Israeli spy written by Gideon Raff and Max Perry.
Genre(s):
Drama, Movie/Mini-Series, Action & Adventure, Suspense
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Positive:
11
Mixed:
5
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Sep 11, 2019
The Daily Beast
Sep 3, 2019
Season 1 Review:
[Cohen's] impressively restrained and charismatic performance helps this suspenseful saga transcend its more conventional moments, turning it into a character study about an individual torn between two worlds and identities, and a gripping account of the sacrifices sometimes required by patriotic service.
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Sep 6, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Season 1 Review:
The Spy won’t necessarily convince you that Baron Cohen will, like Robin Williams or Jim Carrey before him, prove to be just as potent at playing serious as he was going for belly laughs. But it’s a promising start if he wants to start disappearing into characters whose goals are more dangerous than a prank.
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Sep 6, 2019
Sep 6, 2019
Season 1 Review:
Any spy worth their salt has to be able to present different sides to different people, of course. The role gives [Baron Cohen] too little of those scenes, favoring a domestic drama that grounds the show and robs the star of a weapon he has a unique ability to deploy. As a spy drama, the series is as plodding as its title, reminding the audience of more soaring efforts and lending incident but not enough interest.
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May 17, 2020
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Sep 23, 2019
Well written well acted Sacha baron cohen really made his role come to life. A Must watch
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Jun 14, 2020
Incredible styling and cinematography (exaggerated creative use of filters) ... fascinating story.
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Mar 15, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020
Sacha Baron Cohen's best yet. Entertaining from start to finish. A glimpse into the life of one of Israel's greatest patriot, Eli Cohen.
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Sep 20, 2019
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Nov 30, 2019
Far inferior to the first season of "Homelands", and paints the Israelis as innocent. Hard to recommend but it's weel made...
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Air Date: September 6, 2019
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