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The Iris Affair
A rootless genius, Iris Nixon, steals an enigmatic code from a charming philanthropist and disappears. A tense countdown ensues as she races to unravel the code's mystery.
- Created by:
- Neil Cross
- Cast:
- Niamh Algar, Tom Hollander, Sacha Dhawan, Maya Sansa
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Network:
- Sky Atlantic
Episode guide
Seasons
Series 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 5.7Charlie Big Potatoes
2025-10-16 · 47mMaster codebreaker Iris Nixon, once employed by charming entrepreneur Cameron Beck, is on the run in Sardinia - but her cover is blown.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 4.7More than Zero, Less than One
2025-10-17 · 49mWith police and corrupt agents from Rome closing in, Iris blackmails local cop Teo in a bid for escape.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.3Joy Ride
2025-10-17 · 47mAs Joy is captured, Iris seeks Teo's help. Iris and Joy enter uncharted territory, leading to a showdown with Cameron.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.8Collider
2025-10-17 · 43mIris is stripped of everything she's built. She escapes the island and contacts online conspiracy theorist Alfie.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 5.2Ex Nihilo
2025-10-23 · 48mIris uses her wits to get out of a corner and enlist policewoman Nico. Joy meets the mysterious genius, Jensen Lind.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 5.0The Oblivion Suite
2025-10-30 · 48mIris devises a bold plan to save Joy, meets Cameron again, and must escape with Alfie and Nico.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.4Two Seconds To Midnight
2025-11-06 · 44mDevastated by a setback, Iris makes a stand. Cameron's benefactor steps up control of his project.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 4.0Charlie Says
2025-11-13 · 62mIris makes a potentially suicidal return to Caliburn, seeking answers. A final showdown between Iris, Cameron, Joy and Jensen exposes the terrifying true purpose of the device.
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Niamh Algar
Iris Nixon
Tom Hollander
Cameron McIntyre
Sacha Dhawan
Alfie Bird
Maya Sansa
Inspector Nico Casterman
Meréana Tomlinson
Joy Baxter
Marco Leonardi
Chief Commissioner Enrico Bruni
Angela Bruce
Meski
Peter Sullivan
Julian Baxter
Debi Mazar
Celia Baxter
Kristofer Hivju
Professor Jensen Lind