If you're tired of cosy crime, try this series that ran between 2002 and 2011. Also known in the US as MI-5 (Military Intelligence 5), this series revolves around a team that defended the UK against home-grown terrorist attacks and the likes. Spooks is a term that means 'ghosts' and 'spies'. The spies or secret agents work 'invisibly' (to the general public) in the background, keeping everyone safe.
Eighty-four episodes in total, and each one meant that I held my breath for 45 minutes at a time - that's how exciting they were.
A lot of very good actors that went on to become even more famous afterwards.
But beware: it is definitely in the 'gritty' (knallhart) category. And if memory serves me, the first episode starts with a violent scene that's best not viewed. Be ready to close your eyes fast.
However, if you want excitement and a break from cosiness, this is a good series. I was gutted when it stopped.
Matthew McFadden and Keeley Hawes (the two on the left in the lower photo) are now married to each other.
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