10 Shows & Movies Like Intelligence (2006)

Description: A stylish action-spy series featuring a young operative balancing her double life, with elaborate disguises, globe-trotting missions, and a complex mythology involving ancient artifacts.

Fact: Jennifer Garner performed most of her own stunts. The show popularized the concept of 'spy gadgets' in television dramas.

Description: A unique blend of spy thriller and procedural drama featuring a disgraced intelligence operative using his skills to help people while uncovering the conspiracy against him, with witty narration and Miami atmosphere.

Fact: The show's creator was a former CIA officer. Many of the spy techniques shown were based on real intelligence tradecraft.

Description: A fast-paced spy drama following a young CIA operative navigating dangerous missions and office politics, with a focus on tradecraft and international locations.

Fact: The show's production consulted with former intelligence officers. Many episode plots were inspired by real CIA operations.

Description: A sleek action thriller about a trained assassin turned rogue operative taking down the secret organization that created her, featuring high-octane action and themes of redemption.

Fact: The series was a reimagining of both the 1990 film and the 1997 TV series. Maggie Q performed most of her own fight scenes.

Description: A psychological political thriller focusing on a bipolar CIA officer's obsessive pursuit of truth in counterterrorism operations, featuring complex character studies and geopolitical tension.

Fact: The show was originally developed as an American adaptation of an Israeli series called 'Prisoners of War'. Claire Danes' character was initially written as male.

Description: A sci-fi-infused crime drama centered around a reclusive billionaire and a former CIA operative who use an advanced AI system to prevent violent crimes before they happen, exploring themes of surveillance and morality.

Fact: The show's creator, Jonathan Nolan, later went on to develop 'Westworld'. The machine's interface was inspired by early computer operating systems.

Description: A Cold War-era spy drama following deep-cover Soviet agents living as Americans, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and the personal costs of espionage with meticulous period detail.

Fact: The show's creators consulted with former KGB agents for authenticity. Many of the wigs worn by the characters were based on actual KGB disguises.

Description: A high-stakes crime thriller featuring a brilliant criminal mastermind who assists law enforcement in tracking down dangerous criminals, blending elements of espionage, mystery, and psychological intrigue.

Fact: The show was initially pitched as a 'Silence of the Lambs' meets 'Catch Me If You Can' concept. James Spader's character, Raymond Reddington, was originally written as a much younger man.

Description: A groundbreaking real-time counterterrorism thriller featuring a dedicated federal agent using unorthodox methods to stop threats, with intense action sequences and complex political intrigue.

Fact: The show's real-time format was considered revolutionary when it premiered. Kiefer Sutherland performed many of his own stunts throughout the series.

Description: A sophisticated espionage thriller about a hotel manager recruited to infiltrate an arms dealer's inner circle, featuring luxurious international settings and moral ambiguity.

Fact: The miniseries was based on John le Carré's novel. It was the first television adaptation of le Carré's work in over 20 years.