New Zealand Spy

New Zealand Spy

2026 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 7.4 · Comedy, Drama

Returning Series

The New Zealand Intelligence Agency’s on the hunt for new recruits. When the agency places an ad in the newspaper, only three decidedly unlikely candidates respond. Thrown headfirst into the murky world of espionage, the mismatched trio fumbles its way through betrayal, romance and escalating absurdity.

Created by Paul Williams

Networks: TVNZ 2, TVNZ+

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