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Restless (2012–2012) — drama · action · adventure on BBC One
About Restless
Restless ended on December 28, 2012, on BBC One. This two-part miniseries was based on the bestselling novel by William Boyd and aired in December 2012. It was a drama, action, and adventure series set during the World War II era, weaving a story of espionage, conspiracy, and betrayal. The narrative followed Eva Delectorskaya, a Russian émigré recruited as a British secret agent, who was haunted by her brother’s death and tasked with manipulating the American press to draw the United States into the war. As her missions grew more perilous, she uncovered sinister forces at play, leading to a deadly betrayal and her need to go into hiding. The series explored Eva’s life of espionage, paranoia, and the quest for truth, culminating in her recruiting her daughter to uncover the mysteries and confront the elusive figure of Lucas Romer. Throughout the story, themes of suspicion and deception were central, highlighting the dangerous world of spies during wartime. The show starred Hayley Atwell, Charlotte Rampling, Michael Gambon, and Rufus Sewell, among others, and was well-regarded for its intense storytelling and period detail.
Restless episode schedule
2 aired
Aired · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 28, 2012 | S1·E2 | I've Been Sold |
| December 27, 2012 | S1·E1 | I Am Eva Delectorskaya |
Restless cast
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Hayley Atwellas Eva Delectorskaya -
Rufus Sewellas Lucas Romer -
Michelle Dockeryas Ruth Gilmartin -
Charlotte Ramplingas Sally Gilmartin -
Tom Brookeas Angus Woolf -
Kevin Guthrieas Alfie Blytheswood -
Adrian Scarboroughas Morris Devereux -
Thekla Reutenas Sylvia Rhys Meyer -
Michael Gambonas Baron Mansfield -
Bertie Carvelas Mason Harding