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Restless

TV·2012–2012·1 season, 2 episodes·BBC One·Drama, Action, Adventure·1h 30m·7.9

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Based on the bestselling novel by William Boyd, enter a cloak and dagger world where everyone and everything is under suspicion. Haunted by the death of her brother at the hands of fascist thugs, Russian émigré Eva Delectorskaya is recruited to be a British secret agent by the shadowy figure, Lucas Romer. After proving her merit in the field, she is sent on the most dangerous mission of her life. She must use any means necessary to manipulate the American press and draw the States into World War II. Unbeknownst to her, there are more sinister powers at work, and a deadly betrayal forces her into hiding. But once a spy, always a spy. Years later, she is gripped with paranoia when she fears her cover has been blown. With no one else to turn to, she recruits her unsuspecting daughter to help uncover the truth and confront the elusive Romer. After a life of conspiracy and intrigue, Eva wonders if she'll ever feel safe. Time is running out, and she must unravel all the mysteries before it's too late. A 2-part miniseries starring Hayley Atwell (Captain America: The First Avenger), Charlotte Rampling (Swimming Pool), Michael Gambon (Harry Potter), and Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist).

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  1. 01Restless S01E01I Am Eva DelectorskayaS01E01 · 8.3Young graduate Ruth Gilmartin is shocked when her mother Sally reveals details of her early life as Russian emigre Eva Delectorskaya, recruited by the British Secret Service during the Second World War. Although nearly 40 years have elapsed since then, the former agent believes that missions undertaken during the conflict on behalf of her spymaster - and lover - Lucas Romer have served to place her life in danger.
  2. 02Restless S01E02I've Been SoldS01E02 · 7.0Eva's 1941 mission to the US, where she seduced a Washington DC official attached to President Roosevelt's office before surviving an attempt on her life in New Mexico, could hold the key to her present difficulties. Ruth poses as a journalist to meet Lord Romer, and although his suspicions are aroused, he appears unaware when Eva follows him to his Chelsea house.

Castfull cast & details

Hayley AtwellHayley AtwellEva DelectorskayaRufus SewellRufus SewellLucas RomerMichelle DockeryMichelle DockeryRuth GilmartinCharlotte RamplingCharlotte RamplingSally GilmartinTom BrookeTom BrookeAngus WoolfKevin GuthrieKevin GuthrieAlfie BlytheswoodAdrian ScarboroughAdrian ScarboroughMorris DevereuxThekla ReutenThekla ReutenSylvia Rhys Meyer

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes2012Aired 7.7Season avg
  1. S01E01Restless S01E01I Am Eva DelectorskayaDecember 27, 2012 8.3Young graduate Ruth Gilmartin is shocked when her mother Sally reveals details of her early life as Russian emigre Eva Delectorskaya, recrui
  2. S01E02Restless S01E02I've Been SoldDecember 28, 2012 7.0Eva's 1941 mission to the US, where she seduced a Washington DC official attached to President Roosevelt's office before surviving an attemp

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