The 2018 BBC miniseries The Little Drummer Girl, starring Florence Pugh, has arrived on Netflix and is being hailed by viewers as one of the best spy dramas ever made. Based on John le Carré's 1983 novel, the show was previously adapted into a 1984 film starring Diane Keaton.
The six-part series follows Charlie, a left-wing actress played by Pugh, who becomes entangled in a real-life espionage operation while on holiday in Greece. The plot involves manipulation and psychological tension as Charlie struggles to distinguish reality from her acting role.
TikTok reviewer Luke Ecclestone, known as Eccy Reviews, described the show as 'one of the best spy dramas' and urged viewers to clear their schedules before watching. 'This is a spy, espionage, slow-burn, tense 1970s spy drama you have to see,' he said in a recent clip.
On social media, fans have echoed the praise, with one calling it a 'boss show' and another noting the original film and book are excellent. The series has been described as 'addictive' and 'emotional', with viewers saying they 'fell in love' with it.
