A Spy Among Friends Subtitles English S01e02 -

Flashbacks to a pub called The Admiral's Glass reveal a pivotal moment where Elliott chose to trust his friend over the growing evidence of Philby’s double life. "The Admiral’s Glass" and the Blind Spot of Class

A paranoid Philby begins his cold new life in the USSR, under the watchful, condescending eye of his handler, Sergei. A Spy Among Friends subtitles English S01E02

The episode masterfully balances three parallel timelines, each serving as a different kind of interrogation: Flashbacks to a pub called The Admiral's Glass

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. By the end of the episode, Lily’s trap

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.

Lily Thomas continues her steely debrief of Nicholas Elliott, convinced he’s hiding something from their final 96 hours in Beirut.

The show highlights a recurring theme: the "old boys' club" mentality. Elliott’s arrogance and ingrained sense of loyalty prevented him from seeing Philby as a traitor because he was "one of us". As Lily points out, Elliott’s expertise in human behavior seemingly vanished when it came to his closest friend. Key Takeaways from Episode 2