This three-part investigative documentary follows former members of Russian intelligence who reveal how the Kremlin’s spy networks operate. Through insider testimony and expert analysis, it examines recruitment methods, covert missions, cyber operations, and the mechanisms used to silence opposition and project influence abroad under Vladimir Putin’s rule.
Episode 1. Putin’s Shadow Men – Russian agents spill the beans
2026-02-24 · 45 min
[Series in shortened form] Russia’s intelligence services form the backbone of Putin’s power. Putin’s Shadow Men reveals how the FSB, FSO, and other agencies dominate key industries and public institutions, enforce repression, and operate…
Miniseries
3 episodes · 2026
Episode 1. The Officer
2026-02-22 · 30 min
Serving in the Russian secret service is a family tradition for Alexander Fedotov. He follows in his father's footsteps and joins the FSB. But reality is sobering for him.
Episode 2. The Provocateur
2026-02-22 · 36 min
In 2024, unemployed academic Semyon Ryzhakov is given a choice by the FSB: torture and imprisonment or a life as an agent provocateur. His mission: to trap dissidents.
Episode 3. The Hacker
2026-02-22 · 29 min
The hacker "BadB," Vladislav Khorokhorin, was once one of the world's most notorious cybercriminals. In 2000s Russia, he swindled millions of dollars through credit card fraud.
