Fleming

2014 • BBC America
4.5
72 reviews
TV-PG
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Season 1 episodes (5)

1 Episode 1
1/29/14
In London, 1938, Ian Fleming is a dissolute playboy, eclipsed by his dead war hero father and successful brother. Fleming's domineering mother secures him a job assisting Naval Intelligence's Admiral John Godfrey. There, Fleming's valuable findings make it apparent that an imaginative approach could be just what the war effort requires.
2 Episode 2
2/5/14
A mischievous Ann invites Fleming to Esmond's birthday party, and although Fleming has brought Muriel as his date, sexual chemistry sizzles between them. Meanwhile, France is looking like it's about to crumble against Nazi forces. Office bound and desperate to be a man of action, Fleming urgently tries to persuade Godfrey to send him to France to oversee the destruction of some secret files.
3 Episode 3
2/12/14
Season-only
While training at Camp X, the Americans ask Fleming to write a blueprint for a Central Intelligence Agency. On his return to London, Fleming persuades Godfrey to form the 30 Assault Unit - a group of the toughest soldiers prepared to play dirty, with Fleming serving as commanding officer. Meanwhile, Fleming continues his relationship with Ann, but refuses to consider taking it to the next level.
4 Episode 4
2/19/14
Season-only
The war is nearly over, but Fleming is convinced the Nazis are hiding nuclear plans. Finally, he is granted permission to go to Germany to attempt to retrieve the plans. Back in London, celebrations are underway, but the arrival of peace also means wartime relationships will have to be reassessed. Will Fleming and Ann finally find a way to be together?
101 The Making Of Fleming - The Man Who Would Be Bond
1/26/14
Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of Fleming as they attempt to bring the James Bond novelist's story to life.

About this show

Starring Dominic Cooper, this action-packed drama tells the real story of Ian Fleming, the man who created James Bond. London, 1939: Ian Fleming is an irresponsible playboy living in the shadow of his dead war hero father, his successful author brother and his domineering mother. When the Second World War breaks out, Ian suddenly finds himself with a chance to shine - to prove his worth - with a job in Naval Intelligence. Packed with lust, romance, humor, jeopardy and explosive action - and set in Britain, France, Germany and Jamaica - this is the fascinating story of the man whose own life and adventures were the inspiration for one of the most iconic spies in modern literature - James Bond.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
72 reviews
Deborah Harris
February 19, 2014
The viewer may need to watch each episode more than once since there is so much internal review along with dramatic action. It is a very sexy series.
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Mike Peterson (Mic Pete)
February 14, 2014
Do Not Like “Fleming.” Kind of difficult to verbalize why owing to more than just 1 or 2 reasons. Like Cooper as an actor & not saying his work here is poor, just seams a little bit forced. That may be due to the directing?? Also not saying the production is poor either. I just do not like it. Really thought I was going to enjoy it when buying it. ★★ stars for their effort. Might have been ★★★★ stars if enjoyed. Mic Cl;-)~ Ririe, Idaho
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Josh Impinto
February 20, 2014
If you know you're history on Ian Fleming, than you know what's going on in every episode. I have enjoyed every episode since the beginning! The acting is great! And Dominic Cooper is pretty good as a young Ian Fleming.
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