‘The Spy’
Sacha Baron Cohen is known for his comedy chops, but in The Spy, he proves he can take on dramatic roles, as well. The Netflix thriller stars the Borat alum as Eli Cohen, an Israeli Mossad agent who goes undercover in Syria in the 1960s. Eli is eager to serve his country, but as he moves deeper into Syrian society (as Khamel Amin Thaabet) he finds it increasingly difficult to maintain his true identity. There’s plenty for espionage fans to enjoy in The Spy — including The Americans star Noah Emmerich — a twisty drama with timely political implications.