Putins Agenten
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.
Cast: Emmanuel Zimmermann
Miniseries
3 episodes
1. The OfficerServing 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.CC30minFeb 22, 2026
2. The ProvocateurIn 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.CC36minFeb 22, 2026
3. The HackerThe 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.CC29minFeb 22, 2026
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Putins Agenten
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Johannes Müller
- Created by
- Lena Löwen, Anita Solianko, Roland Albrecht, Alexander Kampmeier
- Studio
- Storyhouse Productions, ZDF
