Undercover(2016)
Undercover Synopsis
Undercover follows Maya, the first black Director Of Public Prosecutions. Just as she is about to take up the post and her life comes under intense public scrutiny, she learns that that her husband Nick has been lying to her for years. Twenty years ago Nick was a fearless and dedicated undercover officer, infiltrating organisations considered a danger to society because of their political beliefs. Nick built himself a fake past and now with his wife unsuspecting and his conscience killing him – his secret identity may compromise the new Director of Public Prosecutions.
Undercover (2016) is a drama series that premiered on April 3, 2016, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Sophie Okonedo, Adrian Lester, Dennis Haysbert and Alistair Petrie. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2016-04-03
- Last aired:
- 2016-05-15
Undercover (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Undercover before you start streaming.
Undercover Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophie Okonedo
as Maya Cobbina
Adrian Lester
as Nick Johnson
Dennis Haysbert
as Rudy Jones
Alistair Petrie
as Robert Greenlaw
Tamara Lawrance
as Clemency Johnson
Shannon Hayes
as Ella Johnson
Daniel Ezra
as Dan Johnson
David Schofield
as Alex Brady
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
as Michael Antwi
Leanne Best
as Abigail Strickland
Derek Riddell
as Paul Brightman
Mark Bonnar
as John Halliday
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Undercover Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 27 ratings.
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Undercover – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Undercover?
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Undercover (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Undercover are there?
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Undercover has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 3, 2016.
Is Undercover still running?
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No. Undercover is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 15, 2016.
Who is in the cast of Undercover?
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Undercover (2016) stars Sophie Okonedo, Adrian Lester, Dennis Haysbert, Alistair Petrie and Tamara Lawrance. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Undercover any good?
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Undercover (2016) is rated 6.5 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Undercover trailer?
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The official Undercover trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.