Series synopsis
Spy/Master is a drama action & adventure television series that premiered on HBO Max on May 19, 2023. It ended on June 16, 2023. It was created by Kirsten Peters, Adina Sădeanu. It stars Alec Secăreanu, Svenja Jung, Parker Sawyers and Ana Ularu.
During the height of the Cold War, Victor Godeanu, the right-hand man and closest advisor to Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, and secret agent for the KGB, must escape Romania and Ceaușescu before his cover is blown. Helped by an undercover Stasi agent and an up-and-coming CIA agent, Godeanu must elude the KGB and his own country’s spooks, fully aware that his defection is putting his family back home in mortal danger.
Premise
During the height of the Cold War, Victor Godeanu, the right-hand man and closest advisor to Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, and secret agent for the KGB, must escape Romania and Ceaușescu before his cover is blown. Helped by an undercover Stasi agent and an up-and-coming CIA agent, Godeanu must elude the KGB and his own country’s spooks, fully aware that his defection is putting his family back home in mortal danger.
Premise: Power is a hungry animal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alec Secăreanu as Victor Godeanu
- Svenja Jung as Ingrid Von Weizendorff
- Parker Sawyers as Frank Jackson
- Ana Ularu as Carmen Popescu
- Aidan McArdle as Walter Simpson
- Nico Mirallegro as John Miller
- Alexandra Bob as Ileana Godeanu
- Conor Lowson as Scott Dunlop
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 19, 2023 | June 16, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hunting Party Victor finds himself in grave danger amid Ceaușescu’s growing paranoia – and news that his nemesis is closing in on his secret. In Germany on a diplomatic mission, Victor decides to take his chance with the Americans. |
May 19, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Survival Story Armed with damning evidence, Mircea outs Victor to Nicolae and Elena. Later, Victor gets troubling information from his old flame Ingrid, and Frank tries to sidestep official channels when Victor is called back to Bucharest. |
May 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Safe House Holed up in a safehouse, Victor nervously waits for Frank as news of a missing diplomat spreads. Meanwhile, Frank tries to force the CIA’s hand - but his strategy could backfire. |
May 26, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 19, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 16, 2023 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |