‘Spooks’: Series 9 DVD review
Since 2002, spy drama Spooks has consistently ranked among the best the BBC has to offer, blending high-octane action with unnervingly topical storylines – but can it keep up the pace?
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Since 2002, spy drama Spooks has consistently ranked among the best the BBC has to offer, blending high-octane action with unnervingly topical storylines – but can it keep up the pace?
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