The 2019 TV series (originally titled Jerusalem ) is a British historical spy thriller set in 1945 London during the transition from WWII to the Cold War. Series Overview
: Stars Emma Appleton as Feef Symonds, Michael Stuhlbarg as the American agent Rowe, Keeley Hawes as Priscilla Garrick, and Luke Treadaway . Critical Reception & Key Discussion Points Traitors(2019)
: A Decider review highlights the "fascinating" yet "cunning and far from sympathetic" nature of the lead character, Feef, which sets it apart from more traditional hero-led thrillers. The 2019 TV series (originally titled Jerusalem )
: It is a six-part miniseries available to stream on Netflix. : It is a six-part miniseries available to stream on Netflix
: Critics from Den of Geek describe it as a "snappy, sexy spy drama" with a "sparky, modern vibe" despite its period setting.
: While it has been praised for its "gripping tension" and "period detail," some reviewers on IMDb felt the pacing was uneven and the ending felt hurried. Historians have also noted some factual liberties taken with the era's politics.
: Follows Feef Symonds, a young civil servant recruited by an American OSS agent to identify a Soviet mole within the British Cabinet Office.