If there were not so many recently released top secret documents to back it up you might think Mafia Spies was the figment of some brilliant author's imagination but, in fact, it is not. It is, rather, a compelling true story expertly told and adapted from the book of the same name by Thomas Maier. The six-part Paramount series starts July 16.
Here's how to watch Mafia Spies online and from anywhere with a VPN.
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It's the Cold War and anything goes. In this case it is an operation to get rid of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro who was happily acceding to the construction of offensive Soviet missile sites within striking distance of the American mainland. So far, so unremarkable.
However, in the commission of this objective as endorsed by President John F. Kennedy, the Central Intelligence Agency involve, among others, the Chicago mafia and exiled Cubans in a series of far-fetched schemes that also bring in the cream of Hollywood society including Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack. What could possibly go wrong?
Almost everything, it transpires. Read on to find out how you can watch Mafia Spies online and from wherever you are.
How to watch Mafia Spies in the US
To watch Mafia Spies from Tuesday, July 16 in the US you'll need to sign up for Paramount's streaming service Paramount Plus.
You can sign up for Paramount Plus for $5.99 / £6.99 per month or $59.99 / £69.90 per year. In both the US and the UK, you're able to sign up for a seven-day free trial to test the streamer without paying, which we'd recommend if you're not sure about a longer commitment.
In the US, there's a pricier tier; the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan costs $11.99 per month and throws in lots of extra shows and movies to the library, plus lets you watch ad-free. You don't need this but, if you don't like commercials, it'll make for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
US viewer traveling abroad? Use NordVPN to access your usual stream from anywhere.
How to watch Mafia Spies in the UK
The show streams exclusively in the UK on Paramount+ from Wednesday, July 17. Plans start from £6.99 per month.
You can stream on laptops, smartphones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and Fire TV devices, as well as the Xbox One and select Samsung Smart TVs. If you're a Brit abroad and want to tune in you can use a VPN. Our favourite is NordVPN.
How to watch Mafia Spies from anywhere
Mafia Spies is available globally on Paramount+. It premieres in the US and Canada on Tuesday, July 16 and the rest of the world (including UK, Australia and Latin America) the following day.
NordVPN is a great way to watch your usual stream when traveling abroad.
How to use a VPN to watch any stream
- Download the app at NordVPN
- Choose the location of the streaming service you want to watch (UK, US, etc)
- Navigate to the streaming service and start watching!
Mafia Spies episode guide
- Episode 1 – The Game: A revolution is at hand in Havana as young attorney Fidel Castro seizes power, spelling game over for the American Mafia embedded in Cuba with rich, outsized profits. Meanwhile, the CIA must grapple with orders from President Eisenhower to have Castro eliminated as the country is gripped by Cold War paranoia. The CIA makes a fateful decision, and a new game begins that will have deadly consequences for all.
- Episode 2 – The Betrayers: The CIA begins working with the American Mob to eliminate Fidel Castro. To get the job done, legendary fixer "Handsome Johnny" Roselli must enlist help of bosses Sam Giancana and Santos Trafficante, Jr. and angry Cuban exiles. Meanwhile, newly elected JFK pushes the CIA to think more like James Bond.
- Episode 3 – The Setup: Sam Giancana's private life attracts unwanted attention from the FBI.
- Episode 4 – The Action: The Kennedys double down on their plot against Fidel Castro.
- Episode 5 – The Showdown: The U.S. and Castro conflict leads to a nuclear showdown with the Soviets.
- Episode 6 – The Fallout: In the series finale, Roselli and Giancana face the consequences of their actions.
Mafia Spies cast
- Douglas Vermeeren – FBI agent
- John Zacchino – FBI agent
- Ethan Jones – Gangster
- Gregory Niebel – Allen Dulles
- Robert Davi – Self
- Chelsea Gilson – Christine McGuire
- Ron Marasco – Self
- Aislinn Evans – Phyllis McGuire
- Avery Joy Davis – Martina Lorenz
- Jay Kiman – Trafficante’s lawyer
- Bill Boggs – Self
- Nick Annunziata – Johnny Roselli
- Carson Polish – Robert F Kennedy
- Gabriel Leyva – Fidel Castro
- Richard Ryan – John F Kennedy
- Tony Oppedisano – Self
