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Con Artist Who Fooled MI5 | Sheffield News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
If you loved Happy Valley, you’ll devour Rogue Agent — a taut, true crime thriller on Netflix based on a chilling real-life con. James Norton, in a magnetic turn as slick con artist Robert Freegard, pulls off the ultimate hustle: convincing victims he’s an MI5 agent running a top-secret mission. But when sharp solicitor Alice Archer (Gemma Arterton) starts sniffing out the lies, the cat-and-mouse game turns deadly. Packed with a stellar cast and relentless tension, it’s a gripping British gem that’s got viewers glued — and talking — all night long. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3ec76af237ef502e