47 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestFrom the bitter to the smooth: João looks back — and forward. Anne gets bad news, and Gonçalo hits pay dirt. All roads lead to an explosive end.
A small town in Portugal becomes engulfed in a web of political intrigue when a young engineer is recruited as a KGB spy in this historical thriller.
Production
Exquisite 1960s Portugal—every ashtray and tile perfect.
Writing
Quiet dread that sneaks up, no explosions needed.
Acting
Miguel Nunes radiates nice-guy-in-over-his-head energy.
Creator
Pedro Lopes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gloria do Ribatejo was a real Cold War radio relay station where Portugal's fascist regime allowed Soviet transmission—historical wild card most viewers miss.
The series mirrors actual Operation Gladio stay-behind networks; João's recruitment echoes real Portuguese communists pressured by both KGB and PIDE secret police.
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