4 spy shows on Prime Video with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Everyone loves a thriller, especially those that involve an exciting double agent. Lucky for you,Prime Videohas an extensive selection of spy series on offer, includingTom Clancy’sJack RyanandThe Night Manager.

If political intrigue, exciting espionage and bombshell betrayals are your thing, check out these four spy thrillers on one of thebest streaming serviceswith over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

A remake of theBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 2005 classicof the same name,Mr. and Mrs. Smithstars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine (whoreplaced the original star Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as the titular duo who are recruited by a secret spy agency with the promise of wealth and a dream life. However, they must assume new identities and pretend to be a married couple called John and Jane Smith. As the Smiths become embroiled in dangerous missions each week, their relationship gets complicated when real feelings develop.

TechRadar’s Tom Power wrote thatMr. and Mrs. Smithis everything Amazon’s other spy original seriesCitadelisn’t: bold, amusing, filled with great action, and surprisingly endearing. Thisbest Prime Video showis deliciously dark with heaps of espionage entertainment and there’s aMr. and Mrs. Smithseason 2on the way.

Alex Rider

Based on the best-selling book franchise by Anthony Horowitz, this coming-of-age spy thriller series follows Alex Rider (Otto Farrant), who is basically the teenage version of James Bond. When Rider accepts to help investigate his uncle’s death and its connection to the assassination of two billionaires, he reluctantly takes on a new identity and goes undercover in a remote boarding school called Point Blanc where he exposes a criminal global network.

Alex Rideris ideal for some light-hearted super spy fun and there’s three seasons to enjoy on Freevee, a free ad-supported streaming channel. This can be accessed viaAmazonPrime Video, using either the Prime Video app or a web browser, without any subscription needed.

Citadel: Honey Bunny

Indian Hindi-language spy thrillerCitadel: Honey Bunnyis the second spin-off to Prime Video’sCitadeluniverse created by the Russo Brothers. AlthoughCitadeldidn’t get brilliant reviewsand received a 51% Rotten Tomatoes score, it became the fourth most-watched title worldwide for the platform.

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InCitadel: Honey Bunny,when stuntman Bunny (Varun Dhawan) recruits struggling actress Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) for a side gig, they’re thrown into the world of high-stakes action and espionage. Years later, as their dangerous past catches up, the estranged couple are forced to reunite and protect their daughter. Set in the vibrant 90s,Citadel: Honey Bunnyhas heart-pounding action sequences and a charming love story.

Citadel: Diana

Citadel: Dianais an Italian spin-off toCitadel.Set in 2030 Milan, undercover Citadel agent Diana Cavalieri (Matilda De Angelis) has been working as a mole within the enemy organization Manticore for eight years after Citadel was destroyed. To find a way out for good, she must trust an unlikely ally: Edo Zani (Lorenzo Cervasio), the heir to Manticore Italy. If you’re looking for some intense and intriguing suspense, thenCitadel: Dianais an ideal watch.

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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.

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