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‘The Iris Affair’ Debuts With Four Episodes on Sky as Early Reviews Applaud Slick, Over-the-Top Thrills

Early reviews describe Neil Cross's thriller as a glossy, deliberately absurd chase anchored by standout lead performances.

Overview

  • Sky and NOW released the first four of eight episodes on Thursday, with the remaining installments set to roll out weekly through 13 November.
  • The series follows prodigy Iris Nixon stealing activation codes for a powerful supercomputer, triggering a high-stakes pursuit led by investor Cameron Beck across Italy.
  • Niamh Algar recounted filming a weighted underwater sequence on day one and being cautioned over speed during a Ferrari chase take in the Italian mountains.
  • Tom Hollander said his character is not modeled on real tech moguls such as Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg, emphasizing Cameron Beck as a different archetype.
  • The ensemble includes Kristofer Hivju, Sacha Dhawan, and newcomer Meréana Tomlinson, with Harry Lloyd saying his Hugo Pym brings added intrigue and darkness later in the run.