Former double agent Naveed Jamali has explained the “believable” spy elements from Robert Downey Jr.‘s 2024, Emmy-nominated TV series. There have been a plethora of spy movies and shows throughout the decades that have ranged from grounded, down-to-earth depictions, to more wildly romanticized versions of the trade. Popular renditions include the James Bond movies, which mix realism with wild events and stuntwork, and the TV show 24, which takes elements of spy thrillers to craft a more grounded story inspired by real-world espionage. However, fiction still often embellishes upon reality.
