Secret Service cast: Gemma Arterton and Rafe Spall star in ITV thriller
Alex Kingston, Mark Stanley and Roger Allam also play key roles.
www.radiotimes.comHere’s the latest on the ITV series Secret Service.
- The show is an ITV espionage thriller led by Gemma Arterton, with Rafe Spall and a high-profile supporting cast. Public previews describe it as a contemporary Cold War-inspired drama focusing on MI6 operations and political intrigue.[2][6]
- Release details indicate a late-April 2026 launch with episodes airing in quick succession on ITV and ITVX, and the series is based on Tom Bradby’s novel, adapted for television.[5][6]
- Publicly circulated trailers and press coverage highlight themes of political power, intelligence work, and personal tension for the central character, Kate Henderson, an MI6 officer.[1][3][6]
Illustrative note:
- If you’re deciding whether to watch first, you can expect a tightly paced spy thriller with strong ensemble casting, issued as five episodes released in a short window.[3][5]
Would you like a quick show-by-show cast list or a brief episode guide based on the latest press material? I can pull that together with receipts from the recent coverage.[4][2]