Restless (2012)

From Acorn TV:

Boasting a “fabulous British cast” (LA Times), this Emmy-nominated drama is a tale of passion, duplicity, and betrayal. Ruth Gilmartin (Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey) is stunned to learn that her mother (Charlotte Rampling, Broadchurch), has been living a double life. Her real name is Eva Delectorskaya, and she worked as a spy for the British in the 1940s.

In just two 88 minute episodes Acorn TV streams this excellent spy drama.

As with many spy stories, the plot is complicated and there are many characters. But the suspenseful sequence of events is worth the trip even if at times it is not clear what is happening. Finally at the end you may be surprised to learn who the real “bad guy” is.

Besides Charlotte Rampling and Michelle Dockery, you might also recognize:

  • Rufus Sewell (Lord Melbourne in the TV series “Victoria”) plays Lucas Romer.
  • Michael Gambon  plays Lord Romer.  Because his acting resume is so huge it seems almost beneath him to recall that he played Professor Albus Dumbledore in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 “.

Perhaps I am having a lucky streak, but this is another DO NOT MISS!

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