Fleming

A stylish, slightly cheeky period drama that mixes wartime intrigue with romantic entanglements, offering an engaging but not overly demanding watch.

Created by

Mat Whitecross

Genres

Drama, War & politics

Starring

Dominic Cooper, Lara Pulver, Samuel West

Tagline

He lived it before he wrote it.

Overview

Set at the outbreak of WWII – mischievous playboy Ian Fleming is untroubled by the specter of impending war – chasing women, collecting rare books and living off his family fortune. Forever in the shadow of his brother Peter, and an eternal disappointment to his formidable mother Eve, Fleming dreams of becoming the ‘ultimate’ man – a hero, a lover, a brute and the one who always gets the girl. He is finally given some direction in his life when he’s recruited by the Director of Naval Intelligence to help in the effort against the Nazis. Suddenly, Fleming finds his chance to shine and prove his worth.

How it feels

Romantic, tense, earnest and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, ambition, war, family

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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