The Apple TV+ series Slow Horses single-handedly revived our love of a British spy thriller (though we still think early series Spooks walked so it could run). For fans desperate for a new fix while we await season five, fear not, The Veil is here.
And for those who are also missing Elisabeth Moss after the finale of The Handmaid's Tale, it's doubly good news as she leads the show, playing a British MI6 spy called Imogen Salter.
If the idea of all that is already whetting your appetite, you'll be glad to know you've got viewing options - The Veil starts on Channel 4 from Sunday July 20 and will be available on its streaming platform. But if you have a Disney Plus membership, the whole series is available there too.
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What is The Veil about?
Moss plays MI6 agent Imogen Salter who is known for being an incredible undercover agent (and has a British accent throughout).
She is asked to get a women called Adilah El Idrissi (played by Yumna Marwan) out of a Turkish-Syrian refugee camp and get the details and secrets they believe she holds to prevent an attack.
The Veil is set amidst a Bond-esque array of international locations, and you never know who you can trust - at one point, Adilah is accused of being a terrorist. How much can the women trust each other and their individual motivations? When the CIA and French service demand she bring Adilah in, Imogen goes rogue - and a classic thriller chase ensues.
With the new season of Slow Horses due to start on Apple TV+ on September 24, this should keep you going until then.
One fan of the show reviewed The Veil online, saying: 'The Veil is an absolute triumph in both acting and storytelling. From the very first episode, the cast delivers stunning performances that make you feel every ounce of emotion the characters experience.'
Who is in The Veil?
- Elisabeth Moss plays Imogen Salter
- Yumna Marwan plays Adilah El Idrissi
- Dali Benssalah plays Malik Amar
- Josh Charles plays Max Peterson
- Thibault de Montalembert plays Magritte
- James Purefoy plays Sir Michael Althorp
- Dan Wyllie plays Guy
- Joana Ribeiro plays Sandrina
- Haluk Bilginer plays Mr. Demir
- Alec Secăreanu plays Emir
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith plays Johnson
- Nadia Larbioune plays Nour
- Keyla and Neyla Bara plays Yasmina
Where can I watch The Veil in the UK?
The Veil airs on Channel 4 from Sunday July 20. The whole series is available to stream on Disney Plus.
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