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Season 1 – The Iris Affair

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Iris Nixon steals an enigmatic code from genius philanthropist Cameron Beck and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery, with Cameron in pursuit.

Critics Reviews

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Graeme Blundell The Australian Dec 15
It is an absurd and preposterous story that just happens to be absurdly and preposterously entertaining, though it must be said that at times there’s a lot to get your head around when it dips into mathematics, consciousness and ethics. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Nov 14
3/5
It gets convoluted at times, but it absolutely never slows down. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian Oct 18
4/5
Cross’s script is drily witty while avoiding any hint of the cynicism that would spell death for the endeavour. You’ve got to go at this stuff with your whole heart or it doesn’t work at all. Go to Full Review Gerard Gilbert iNews.co.uk Oct 21
3/5
A mash-up of Bond, Killing Eve and Alex Garland’s dystopian techno-thrillers Devs and Ex Machina. That makes it sound better than it actually is, but The Iris Affair has enough propulsion to keep you watching. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Oct 18
4/5
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Audience Reviews

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Bhavani T @RT14248583 Apr 30 Pro : Never Slows down Con: IMO, The whole story is based on the absurd premise of getting a stolen book back( with a minor premise of solving the puzzle). Why cudnt Tom Hollander's character (Cameron Beck) taken a photo of the book before it got stolen? Cudve saved us a lot of time😅. That's what he does anyway, send a photo at the end! Series is woven around plot holes🙄 If u got nothing else better to do and want to see some adrenaline pumping show, go for it. If not, skip the show and spend your time wisely - unlike me😂 See more Tamara Linn H @RT43028579 Apr 9 I (67 American) just finished the 1st season last night with the Mister (75 British) on NOW TV. Absolutely brilliant. We loved this international police, crime, sci-fi thriller and believe a second series would be great, with short pre construction of Charlie, wouldn't go amiss, We need more of the wonderful Tom Hollander. Is Charlie out there in the world? Seems he is thriving in a digital simulation of Alfie Bird. Could Iris, Joy, Meski, Jensen be triangulating from different locations, in some ways being led by Charlie to find and destroy Charlie? They have to work out whether they are in command of themselves and their thoughts, actions or if Charlie is throwing red herrings and moving them like chess pieces. Damn... It's practically writing itself. Je suis Charles! See more Phuct O @CMLTOE Feb 27 An over the top action thriller that kept me engaged. Thought it was a fun ride and a fun watch. See more Ekis T @ekis3008 Jan 22 excellent, loved it, great perfomance, great locations, hope there is a season 2 See more rhonald b @RT97801993 Dec 30 It is all nicely photographed, and rather well acted, but the story is like a lot of random scenes taken from other shows. There is a genius, a puzzle, a quantum computer, corrupt police and the metaverse, Seems like written by an early version of ChatGPT. See more Bernard M @RT23286849 Dec 13 In my view the most tedious series of 2025. The story was nonsensical and the good cast was wasted. The scenery was the highlight of the production. See more Read all reviews
The Iris Affair — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Neil Cross

Creator

Niamh Algar

Iris

Tom Hollander

Cameron

Daniele Balconi

Assault Cop

Maya Sansa

Nico

Lorenzo De Moor

Teo

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 15, 2025 Charlie Big Potatoes Master codebreaker Iris Nixon, once employed by charming entrepreneur Cameron Beck, is on the run in Sardinia, but her cover is blown. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 15, 2025 More Than Zero, Less Than One With Sardinian police and corrupt agents from Rome closing in, Iris is forced to blackmail local cop Teo in a desperate bid for escape. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2025 Joy Ride As Joy is captured, Iris seeks Teo's help; Iris and Joy enter uncharted territory, leading to a showdown with Cameron. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2025 Collider Iris Nixon steals an enigmatic code from genius philanthropist Cameron Beck and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery, with Cameron in pursuit. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2025 Ex Nihilo Iris Nixon steals an enigmatic code from genius philanthropist Cameron Beck and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery, with Cameron in pursuit. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 2025 The Oblivion Suite Iris Nixon steals an enigmatic code from genius philanthropist Cameron Beck and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery, with Cameron in pursuit. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 5, 2025 Two Seconds To Midnight Iris Nixon steals an enigmatic code from genius philanthropist Cameron Beck and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery, with Cameron in pursuit. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 12, 2025 Iris Nixon steals an enigmatic code from genius philanthropist Cameron Beck and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery, with Cameron in pursuit. Details
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The Iris Affair — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Terry McDonough, Sarah O'Gorman
Creator
Neil Cross
Executive Producer
Terry McDonough, Adrian Sturges
Screenwriter
Neil Cross
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 15, 2025