Betrayal
John Hughes joined MI5 during the war on terror and was at the forefront of averting the biggest terrorist plots on UK soil. Now in his mid 40s and married with two children he’s struggling to adapt to the new MI5, where threats to national security have changed and he’s forced to adapt to the values of a progressive work environment.
Cast
Shaun Evans
John Hughes
Romola Garai
Claire Wardly
Seasons
E1Piles
Feb 8, 2026
The first episode of a thrilling espionage series. When a meeting with an informant turns fatal, MI5 agent John Hughes believes that there is a deadly conspiracy behind it.
E2Ordinary Milk
Feb 9, 2026
Thrilling espionage series. John is convinced that he has exposed an assassination plot - and about to discover that his wife is getting attention from a colleague.
E3A Thing, Thing
Feb 15, 2026
As John tries to track down an elusive Iranian general, he becomes increasingly convinced that he is being deceived at work and at home.
E4Soup to Nuts
Feb 16, 2026
John must escape captivity to intercept the attack, but those who want it to proceed will stop at nothing.
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John Hughes joined MI5 during the war on terror and was at the forefront of averting the biggest terrorist plots on UK soil. Now in his mid 40s and married with two children he’s struggling to adapt to the new MI5, where threats to national security have changed and he’s forced to adapt to the values of a progressive work environment.
