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Intriguing Spy Drama 'The Little Drummer Girl' Hits Netflix
20 Apr
Summary
- Florence Pugh leads a stellar cast in this spy thriller.
- The series is a six-part adaptation of a John le Carré novel.
- It features a complex espionage plot set in the late 1970s.
The acclaimed spy thriller 'The Little Drummer Girl,' originally a 2018 BBC series, has arrived on Netflix as of May 2, 2026. This six-part adaptation of John le Carré's 1983 novel boasts a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and a star-studded cast including Florence Pugh, Michael Shannon, Alexander Skarsgård, and Charles Dance.
Pugh portrays Charlie, an actress who becomes entangled in a dangerous espionage plot orchestrated by Israeli intelligence officer Becker and spymaster Kurtz. Set in the late 1970s, the series is described as a passionate love story and an immersive thriller that blurs the lines between truth and fiction.
Viewers and critics alike have praised the series for its spectacular adaptation, brilliant cinematography, and Le Carré's signature intricate plotting. The show, originally available on BBC iPlayer, offers a suspenseful and explosive tale of international intrigue.
