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By Jon Donnis
Sky has unveiled the first teaser for The Iris Affair, a sleek new thriller that promises sunlit landscapes, shadowy secrets and a chase that never lets up. Set against the beauty of Italy, the series follows two sharp minds locked in a dangerous contest where the stakes grow darker with every move.
At the centre is Iris Nixon, played by Niamh Algar (Mary & George, The Virtues), a brilliant but elusive figure who cracks a series of intricate online puzzles. Her trail leads her to Florence, where she encounters Cameron Beck, a smooth-talking entrepreneur played by Tom Hollander (The White Lotus, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans). He lures her into his orbit with the promise of working on a powerful secret technology. Intrigued, Iris agrees, only to uncover just how dangerous the device could be. She flees with the journal that holds the key to unlocking it, setting off a hunt that spans Sardinia, Rome and beyond.
What follows is a cat-and-mouse pursuit across Italy, with Iris determined to stay one step ahead while Cameron refuses to let her slip away. The teaser hints at high-stakes confrontations, sweeping locations and the unnerving question of who can truly be trusted when both sides are willing to deceive.
Created, written and showrun by Neil Cross (Luther), The Iris Affair brings together directors Terry McDonough (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) and Sarah O'Gorman (A Gentleman in Moscow, The Witcher) to deliver a series that looks as stylish as it is tense.
With sun-drenched piazzas, remote hideouts and the thrum of pursuit through city streets, The Iris Affair sets up a gripping story of intellect, betrayal and survival. It arrives this autumn on Sky and streaming service NOW.
