Alex Rider (2020)
A gripping British spy thriller that transforms an ordinary teenager into MI6's most unlikely — and most capable — operative.
Alex Rider - Series Information
- Original Title: Alex Rider
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Created by: Guy Burt
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 45 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 12, 2020 (United States - TV-14), November 12, 2020 (Canada - 18+), November 12, 2020 (United Kingdom - 15), November 12, 2020 (Germany - 16), November 12, 2020 (Australia - MA 15+), November 12, 2020 (Mexico - B), November 12, 2020 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: Prime Video, IMDb TV, Amazon Freevee
- Alternative Titles: 少年间谍 (CN)
- Production Companies: Eleventh Hour Films
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Alex Rider - Plot
Alex Rider is an ordinary teenager enlisted to work on behalf of MI6, where he uses skills he didn't know he had to become an extraordinary spy.
Alex Rider - Trailer
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Enemies become allies. Allies become enemies.
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Alex Rider - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Guy Burt
Main Cast
- Otto Farrant
- Vicky McClure
- Brenock O'Connor
- Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo
- Stephen Dillane
- Thomas Levin
- Marli Siu
- Ace Bhatti
- Nyasha Hatendi
- Macy Nyman
Executive Producers
- Anthony Horowitz
- Guy Burt
- Wayne Garvie
- Jill Green
- Paula Cuddy
Alex Rider - FAQs
Is Alex Rider based on a true story?
Alex Rider is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Anthony Horowitz's bestselling young adult novel series of the same name, which began in 2000 with the book Stormbreaker. The novels are entirely fictional, though they draw inspiration from classic spy fiction traditions.
Where can you stream Alex Rider online?
Alex Rider is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, including a free-with-ads option through Amazon Freevee (formerly IMDb TV). All three seasons are available. You can compare all current viewing options for your region via JustWatch.
Will there be a Season 4 of Alex Rider?
No. Alex Rider concluded with its third season in 2024 and has officially ended. Amazon and the production team confirmed there would be no fourth season. The series ran for three seasons and 24 episodes between 2020 and 2024, adapting several of Anthony Horowitz's novels.
Who are the main actors in Alex Rider?
The series stars Otto Farrant as Alex Rider, Vicky McClure as Mrs. Jones, Brenock O'Connor as Tom Harris, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo as Jack Starbright, Stephen Dillane as Alan Blunt, Thomas Levin as Yassen Gregorovitch, Marli Siu as Kyra, and Nyasha Hatendi as Smithers.
How many seasons and episodes does Alex Rider have?
Alex Rider ran for three complete seasons, each consisting of eight episodes, for a total of 24 episodes. Season 1 aired in 2020, Season 2 in 2022, and Season 3 in 2024. The series concluded after its third season.
What is Alex Rider about?
Alex Rider follows an ordinary British teenager who is recruited by MI6 after the suspicious death of his uncle. Drawing on hidden skills he never knew he possessed, Alex is thrust into a dangerous world of espionage, uncovering global conspiracies while trying to maintain a semblance of normal teenage life.
Did Alex Rider win any awards?
Alex Rider received recognition at the BAFTA Scotland Awards and was nominated for several industry honours, including recognition for its production design and performances. The series was praised for elevating the young adult spy genre with a grounded, mature tone compared to its source material.
What is the content rating for Alex Rider?
Alex Rider is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, while Australia rates it MA 15+. The series contains spy action, violence, and mature themes appropriate for older teens and adults.
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