Spooks

10 Best Episodes of Spooks - Season 8

Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid.

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 28, 2022.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

Advertisement
Spooks - S8E5

#8 - Episode 5 (Season 8 - Episode 5)

Harry is puzzled by the sudden death of CIA boss Samuel Walker. Harry is convinced that he did not commit suicide and when another CIA agent dies he begins to think that the deaths have something to do with the power meeting that is being held in Basel. Ros is surprised when her old mentor, Jack Coleville, contacts her and it soon becomes apparent he is involved in what has been going on.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 73 votes.

Spooks - S8E1

#7 - Episode 1 (Season 8 - Episode 1)

Advertisement

Harry is still missing, and there is one question on everyone's mind: is he dead, or alive? Section D discovers that Harry thwarted a clandestine operation to smuggle weapons-grade uranium into Iraq to justify the war. Now the rogue officers who masterminded the operation want their uranium back, and they are prepared to go to any lengths to get it. If Harry isn't dead already, is it too late to save him?

The episode was rated 8.16 from 81 votes.

Spooks - S8E7

#6 - Episode 7 (Season 8 - Episode 7)

After a Pakistani intelligence officer is murdered in south London, the head of the Pakistani intelligence service talks to Harry and Ros. They learn that there is a planned attack on some Muslims and there are determined to stop an all out war between the Hindu and Muslim communities.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 73 votes.

Spooks - S8E6

#5 - Episode 6 (Season 8 - Episode 6)

Advertisement

With the country on the verge of bankruptcy, the Government cant pay its national debt payments. Section D are asked to get back more than a billion pounds of illegal earnings from the DeWits bank. The team have to find out what, or who, Nightingale is after Ruth's investigations into the power meeting at Basel pay off.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 77 votes.

Spooks - S8E2

#4 - Episode 2 (Season 8 - Episode 2)

The country reaches crisis point when energy supplies are threatened by an explosion at a gas processing plant. With reserves on the verge of running out, Britain is forced to turn to Tazbekstan for help. But in return for energy, the Tazbek Trade and Industry Secretary, Urazov, wants carte blanche to wipe out his enemies on British soil. Is this a price worth paying or can Section D get rid of Urazov in order to secure the deal?

The episode was rated 8.22 from 74 votes.

Spooks - S8E3

#3 - Episode 3 (Season 8 - Episode 3)

Advertisement

The pressure is on for Section D when a secret meeting of powerful tycoons is stormed by armed terrorists and eight of the world's richest men are taken captive. But this is no normal hostage situation - undercover at the time, Ros is one the hostages. As events spiral out of control, it looks like no one will make it out alive. Is this the end of the road for Ros?

The episode was rated 8.26 from 80 votes.

Spooks - S8E4

#2 - Episode 4 (Season 8 - Episode 4)

Lucas's past comes back to haunt him when his former torturer Darshavin turns up with intelligence about a bomb in London. Harry fears Darshavin still has a psychological hold over Lucas, but Darshavin won't deal with anyone else. With innocent lives at risk Lucas must confront his demons for the sake of the nation, but can he overcome his nemesis in order to save the day or is the pressure too much to bear?

The episode was rated 8.27 from 75 votes.

Spooks - S8E8

#1 - Episode 8 (Season 8 - Episode 8)

Advertisement

With India and Pakistan on the brink of war, emergency talks are set up in an exclusive London hotel. Section D faces its biggest challenge yet, as the team tries to avert the first nuclear confrontation since the Second World War. When the Indian delegation abandons the talks, it looks like Nightingale's sinister plan will succeed. Lucas and Ros place themselves in grave danger in a final attempt to defeat Nightingale, but will they make it out of the hotel alive?

The episode was rated 8.39 from 77 votes.

Search for TV shows...

About Series with Sophie

Welcome to our community!

We are a community of women who are passionate about our favorite series and want to share that passion with others.

Our mission is to create a space where women can discover new content, connect with like-minded individuals, and engage in meaningful discussions about the series we love.

We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and trustworthy information about their favorite shows, and we strive to be the premier destination for women seeking that information. Whether you're looking for recaps, fan theories, or just want to connect with other fans, we've got you covered.

So join us and be a part of our growing community of series enthusiasts!