TV series

Putin: A Russian Spy Story

2020 · 1 season

A sober, gripping briefing that makes recent history feel like a spy thriller, leaving a chill of unease.

Overview: How Vladimir Putin has used his experience as a spy to create and lead modern Russia: arrogance, anger and betrayal; military interventions, cyber-attacks and political assassinations.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, corruption, politics, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
corruption
politics
betrayal
conspiracy
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none