Series Review
Funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen shows off his serious acting skills in 'The Spy'
The comedic actor takes on the role of real-life Israel spy Eli Cohen in this Netflix series which, although not always innovative, is filled with enough cliffhangers to keep you watching
15 September 2019 - 00:01
It might seem odd for Sacha Baron Cohen to move from the satirical disguises he's used for comedic effect to playing a straight dramatic role in Gideon Raff's six-part Netflix series, The Spy. However, and pleasantly surprisingly, the Ali-G and Borat creator manages mostly to pull off a dramatically satisfying and emotionally layered performance as Israel's most famous spy, Eli Cohen...
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