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Brown and Harbour Return to Netflix in New Spy Series

Netflix announced in June 2026 that actors Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour would star in a new, untitled series. The show, titled A Spy in the Blood, is loosely based on Paul Warner’s debut novel and is written by Jack Thorne. It follows disgraced FBI agent Matt Wolfe (Harbour) who is drawn back into espionage after his daughter Rebecca (Brown), also an FBI operative, vanishes during a covert assignment. The narrative echoes the bond between Hopper and Eleven from Stranger Things, with Wolfe’s personal stakes mirroring Hopper’s protective instincts. Brown’s role marks a shift from her teenage character to an adult agent, adding a mature dynamic to the father‑daughter relationship. The series is positioned as a spiritual successor to Stranger Things, blending elements of Slow Horses and the drama of Adolescence. Both actors earned back‑to‑back Primetime Emmy nominations for their performances in Stranger Things, underscoring their chemistry. While details remain sparse, the project signals Netflix’s intent to explore new thriller territory with familiar talent.

· Screen Rant

The essential points

  1. 01Netflix’s June 2026 announcement pairs Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour in a new spy thriller, A Spy in the Blood.
  2. 02The series adapts Paul Warner’s novel and is created by Jack Thorne, known for his work on Enola Holmes and Adolescence.
  3. 03Plot centers on disgraced FBI agent Matt Wolfe, who returns to espionage after his daughter Rebecca disappears during a covert mission.
  4. 04The show mirrors the Hopper‑Eleven dynamic, offering a mature father‑daughter bond and positioning the duo as a spiritual successor to Stranger Things.
The full brief

Netflix announced in June 2026 that actors Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour would star in a new, untitled series. The show, titled A Spy in the Blood, is loosely based on Paul Warner’s debut novel and is written by Jack Thorne. It follows disgraced FBI agent Matt Wolfe (Harbour) who is drawn back into espionage after his daughter Rebecca (Brown), also an FBI operative, vanishes during a covert assignment.

The narrative echoes the bond between Hopper and Eleven from Stranger Things, with Wolfe’s personal stakes mirroring Hopper’s protective instincts. Brown’s role marks a shift from her teenage character to an adult agent, adding a mature dynamic to the father‑daughter relationship. The series is positioned as a spiritual successor to Stranger Things, blending elements of Slow Horses and the drama of Adolescence.

Both actors earned back‑to‑back Primetime Emmy nominations for their performances in Stranger Things, underscoring their chemistry. While details remain sparse, the project signals Netflix’s intent to explore new thriller territory with familiar talent.