
Fleming (series) (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Mat Whitecross
Writer: Don MacPherson, John Brownlow
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Ecosse Films, Sky Atlantic
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance, War & Politics
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 1930s, 1940s, biography, british secret service, historical figure, miniseries, nazi collaborationism, nazi occupation, overbearing mother, period drama, spy, writer
Story
Set at the outbreak of WWII, Ian Fleming, a carefree playboy living off his family fortune, finds himself drawn into the world of espionage when he's recruited by the Director of Naval Intelligence to help in the effort against the Nazis. Throughout the series, Fleming navigates his new role while also grappling with his complicated relationships with his formidable mother Eve and his brother Peter.
Summary
Fleming is a British period drama miniseries that focuses on the early life of Ian Fleming, the future creator of James Bond. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the series delves into Fleming's transformation from a carefree playboy to an integral part of the British Secret Service. The story explores themes of personal growth, familial dynamics, and the birth of iconic espionage storytelling.