Spy Among Friends Subtitles English S01e02: A

The episode masterfully balances three parallel timelines, each serving as a different kind of interrogation:

We learn about Konstantin Volkov, a Soviet officer who tried to defect in 1945. Philby’s manipulation of this case—unbeknownst to Elliott at the time—led to Volkov's death and cemented Philby's value to the KGB. A Spy Among Friends subtitles English S01E02

The central mystery remains: Did Elliott let Philby escape Beirut as a final act of friendship, or is he playing a much deeper game? By the end of the episode, Lily’s trap is set, and the focus shifts to James Angleton’s own shadowy movements in the US. Lily’s trap is set