New Zealand Spy (2026) Season 1 Episode 1

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Embark on a thrilling journey into the clandestine world of espionage with "New Zealand Spy (2026) Season 1 Episode 1: The Recruits." This captivating series premiere introduces a new generation of agents as they navigate the intense and demanding selection process for New Zealand's top intelligence agency.  Witness the rigorous training and psychological challenges faced by aspiring spies. The episode delves into the core principles of intelligence gathering and the critical skills required to succeed in high-stakes operations. Discover the personal sacrifices and unwavering dedication demanded of those who serve in the shadows.  Explore the intricate pathways that lead ordinary individuals to become extraordinary operatives. This premiere sets the stage for a compelling narrative filled with suspense, strategic thinking, and the constant pressure of maintaining national security.  #NewZealandSpy #Espionage #Intelligence  ---  Please provide the video transcript, requested description length, and the desired tone to generate the complete description.

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01:19Michael Riviera.

01:22Mm-hmm.

01:22Is that your real name?

01:23No.

01:24Well, what's your real name?

01:25Michael Brown.

01:26Yeah, Riviera is a lot cooler.

01:28Yeah.

01:29I'm gonna write down Brown though,

01:31because this is an official government document.

01:33Okay.

01:34So you want to be a spy?

01:36Yes.

01:37Correct.

01:38Second question.

01:39How many stairs did you walk up to get to this office?

01:42I took the elevator.

01:44Good move.

01:44Preserve your energy.

01:46Next question.

01:46How many buttons on my shirt?

01:49Oh, I don't know.

01:51I didn't think I'd get asked that.

01:52You can count them.

01:53This is a counting test.

01:54It's not an observation thing.

01:55Oh, okay.

01:56Yeah.

01:56Well, one at the top.

01:59Mm-hmm.

01:59Two, three, four, five, six.

02:02Seven.

02:02Yeah, I can't tell because you're tucked in.

02:06Seven.

02:07Seven.

02:07Seven buttons.

02:09Yeah, that's correct.

02:09Seven.

02:10Yeah.

02:10Okay.

02:11Do you want to count mine?

02:13No.

02:14I'm kind of like the boss here,

02:15so I don't need to count them.

02:17No, of course.

02:18I've got good news, Michael.

02:20There are five spots and only three applicants.

02:23So...

02:26You're in.

02:27Yes!

02:28Thank you, sir.

02:29You won't regret this.

02:30Yeah, I know.

02:31There's only three applicants,

02:32so I can't regret it,

02:33because it was out of my hands.

02:41Good news?

02:41Well, let's just put it this way.

02:44It was good news.

02:46Of course it was good news.

02:47There were only three applicants.

02:48Congratulations.

02:50Good luck in there, guys.

02:51I'm sure you'll do great.

02:53We will do great,

02:53because there are only three applicants.

02:55Well, I hope to see you both at training camp on Monday.

02:58You will, because there are only three applicants.

03:04I'll cross my fingers for you.

03:05Well, there's no need.

03:07I'll have them crossed.

03:07I wish you wouldn't.

03:11Welcome to training camp.

03:13Today marks the start of the hardest two weeks of your life.

03:17Two weeks?

03:18What's the matter with that?

03:19Is it too short?

03:19Yeah.

03:20In most countries, to become a spy it would take years.

03:23I don't know what to tell you.

03:25Well, it's fine. Continue.

03:27Okay.

03:28So, first, I would like each of you to step forward,

03:32say your name, say where you're from,

03:33and then something interesting.

03:35Let's start with you.

03:38My name's Michael Anderson.

03:39I'm from Christchurch.

03:41And, oh, something interesting about me is that my father is Todd Anderson.

03:45You're Ando's son?

03:46Correct.

03:46Wow, that's awesome.

03:48Yeah.

03:48I mean, he's one of the best spies we've ever had here.

03:51Yeah, he's a legend, right?

03:51You know what?

03:52It is an honour to meet you.

03:53Thanks.

03:53I always enjoy telling people that I'm his son.

03:56So, next.

03:57Um, the woman.

04:00My name is Sue Nightingale.

04:02I'm from Wellington, and I speak four languages.

04:05Which four?

04:06French, Spanish, Japanese, and English.

04:09French.

04:10Bonjour.

04:11Je m'appelle Michael.

04:12Very cool.

04:17Very cool.

04:18Very cool.

04:19Well done.

04:20Okay.

04:21And...

04:22You.

04:24My name is Michael Rivera.

04:27I'm from Nelson.

04:30And...

04:37Something interesting.

04:41Anything?

04:44What is your favourite movie?

04:46I can't think of a movie.

04:48Uh, do you have any pets?

04:49I don't know.

04:50How could you not know that?

04:52Do you like sports?

04:53I'm not sure.

04:54What?

04:54Anything.

04:56I can speak four languages.

04:57It's my one.

04:58You just stole her one.

04:59My dad is Todd Anderson.

05:01No, he's my dad, you piece of shit.

05:03Stop stealing our ones.

05:04I'm sorry, I don't know what's going on.

05:05Okay, well it seems like you are having some kind of mental problem.

05:10I'm sorry guys, I didn't mean to steal your ones.

05:13I just, I couldn't think of anything interesting.

05:15Well that, that is kind of interesting.

05:17It's not really.

05:19But um, we should begin.

05:20Let's get...

05:22Spying!

05:24Too late, too late to tell me I can build a world above me

05:32Too far, too far away from me

05:36Let me show you just what I can do with a lover's trial

05:46You've been with me too

05:49What's chasing you?

05:53Ooh, ooh, ooh

05:54What's chasing you?

05:57Ooh, ooh, ooh

06:01Dear Diary,

06:03I'm one week into my training to become a professional spy.

06:07My fitness is now at an all-time high

06:10and I'm very much enjoying my time here.

06:14I'm making friends and memories that will last...

06:17Shut the hell up!

06:19Sorry, I thought you were asleep.

06:21I was!

06:22You woke me up with your loud talking!

06:24I was just writing my diary.

06:25I know what you were writing

06:26because you were saying it out loud as you were writing it!

06:28Just write it down!

06:30You don't need to also say it out loud!

06:32Sorry, it's just my diary.

06:34He knows it's your diary, Michael.

06:36You said dear diary.

06:38The diary's not the problem,

06:39it's the fact that you're saying it out loud as you write it.

06:42I'm sorry guys, I didn't mean to upset you.

06:44I just...

06:45I just love my diary.

06:48That's okay.

06:49I'm just glad to hear that you're enjoying yourself

06:51because I try to make the training as fun as possible.

06:54Oh, it's been so fun.

06:55It has been really fun, Danion.

06:57It's been fun! I admit it!

06:58It's been really fun!

07:00But right now, it's 3am and I want to go to sleep!

07:02Jeez, psych it out.

07:04I'm sleeping in the common room.

07:05Oh, fun, I'll come.

07:06Oh, fuck!

07:07Firstly, thanks to Danion for running a bloody great course.

07:12Thank you, Danion.

07:13Michael, Sue, Michael, good news.

07:16You all passed.

07:18Congrats.

07:20But not all of you can graduate top of the class.

07:23This year's recipient for the Todd Anderson

07:26top of the class meat pack is Michael.

07:29Yes!

07:31Anderson.

07:32Shit!

07:33My man!

07:38Where are you going, Michael?

07:39Sit back down, please.

07:53Ooh!

07:55Close!

07:56Sorry.

07:56That's okay.

08:06Unlucky.

08:07He's ready to see you if you want to get on through.

08:10One sec.

08:12Okay.

08:18Ah, damn it.

08:20Ah.

08:30Hello.

08:31Hello.

08:32Isabel.

08:33I was wondering, do you have any plans this evening?

08:36No, I don't think so.

08:38Well, I was wondering if you would like to go see a movie with me tonight.

08:43Oh!

08:44Um, that sounds really fun.

08:47But I have a boyfriend and he might...

08:51Really good.

08:52Huh?

08:52Really, really good.

08:54What do you mean?

08:54He sounds amazing.

08:56I'm jealous.

08:57Not of him, of you.

08:59He really sounds like boyfriend material.

09:02Listen, I already bought the tickets.

09:04I want you to take this boyfriend that I've been hearing so much about

09:07and show him a good time.

09:09I already saw the movie last night.

09:11I was checking to see if it's good.

09:13Trust me.

09:13It is.

09:14You'll love it.

09:15From your pal, Michael.

09:17I gotta go to a meeting now.

09:22Take a look at this.

09:26What am I looking at?

09:28This is a photograph of Norman White.

09:30Okay, so either the flash on the camera is way too bright

09:33or this photo is way overexposed.

09:36Turn it over.

09:37Okay, I see what you're saying.

09:39He's the third richest man in New Zealand.

09:41Born in Australia, moved here as a teenager.

09:43Now he owns an agricultural supplies empire.

09:45The man on his right is Dennis Green.

09:47I don't know who that is.

09:49He's the head of the AIS.

09:50Ah, okay.

09:51Do you know what that stands for?

09:52Yeah.

09:53What does it stand for?

09:54Huh?

09:54What does it stand for?

09:56AIS?

09:57Mm-hmm.

10:01Amazing.

10:02It's the Australian Intelligence Service.

10:04Okay.

10:04In what world, Michael, does A stand for amazing?

10:06Sorry, I was confused.

10:08Well, I was confused.

10:09Two days ago, I received the next photo.

10:12So, this photo is backwards, so I'll just turn that over.

10:16Turn it over again.

10:16Yes.

10:17That's Dennis Green, arriving at the Queenstown Airport three days ago.

10:21Take a look at the next photo.

10:24It's white again.

10:25Just joking.

10:25It's just backwards.

10:26Can you just turn it over?

10:27That is a house owned by Norman White, just out of Queenstown.

10:31We believe Dennis Green may be staying at the house.

10:34Well, what's the head of the Amazing Australian Intelligence Service doing in Queenstown?

10:38Amazing is not part of it.

10:40But that is exactly what we want you to find out.

10:42Our South Island officer will meet you at the hotel.

10:45You leave in two hours.

10:46Dress warm.

11:07Mr. Somerset, welcome.

11:14Mr. Somerset, I trust you.

11:17I trust you had an easy journey.

11:19Sorry.

11:19Wrong guy.

11:26No, I'm pretty sure you're the man I was sent here to meet.

11:29My name is Michael Rivera.

11:31That's not what you said.

11:34Michael, that's your alias.

11:37Did you have a look at the dossier?

11:39Big time.

11:40Yeah.

11:41That was a great read.

11:42Remind me of your name again.

11:44I'm Misty Atwood.

11:45I'm the agency's South Island division.

11:47Anytime you're on the South Island and you need anything, I'm your girl.

11:51My name is Michael Rivera, but you can call me just by my first name.

11:57Michael.

11:57Yeah.

11:58No one really calls me Michael Rivera in conversation.

12:01It's faster to just go, Michael.

12:04Actually, while we're here, let's go with Simon Somerset if that's okay.

12:08Okay.

12:09That's what your reservation is under.

12:11Got it.

12:11Do you want to say it a few times?

12:13Just really get it in your bones?

12:15No.

12:16Trust me.

12:16I'm good with names.

12:18Okay.

12:18Well, I'll leave you to it then.

12:20Let me know if you need anything.

12:26It was lovely meeting you.

12:28You too.

12:30Bye.

12:30See ya.

12:38Welcome to Grand Remarkables Hotel, sir.

12:40Are you checking in?

12:41Yes, please.

12:42Great.

12:43Name?

12:46Your name, sir?

12:47My name.

12:48Yes.

12:50I'm not sure.

12:51Not sure?

12:51No.

12:52I said I'm not Sean.

12:55As in, my name is not Sean.

12:57Okay.

12:58Well, we don't have any reservations under Sean.

13:02Good.

13:02Very good.

13:03Maybe could you say some of the names that do have reservations?

13:08Sure.

13:09Jill Sharp, David Hennaday, Simon Somerset.

13:12That's it.

13:13Simon Somerset.

13:15Okay.

13:15Great.

13:16And did Simon book the room for you?

13:18No.

13:18I'm Simon Somerset.

13:20You are Simon Somerset?

13:21Mm-hmm.

13:22Right.

13:23Well, you will be staying...

13:25My name is Simon Somerset.

13:28Great.

13:31Welcome to the hotel, Mr. Somerset.

13:32You will be staying in room 402.

13:35Simon Somerset, thanks you.

13:40Inspect the bed.

13:44Check for any bed bugs.

13:46Insects.

13:46By which I mean insects and not microphones.

13:52I love coming to Queenstown for a business trip.

13:56My job importing cars.

13:58My name is Simon Somerset.

14:13Find him all for you.

14:31That Ding?

14:31I swear to my dad if you have any other Don yes bespoke.

14:37This is Michael.

14:39Hi, is Mr. Somerset there?

14:42This is him.

14:43You just said this is Michael.

14:45I think you'll find I said this is my call.

14:47As in, this is my room, this is my life, this is my call.

14:52I'm Simon Somerset.

14:54Okay.

14:55A bit of a weird question, but did you shoot a gun in your room?

14:58Very interesting question.

15:01And to that question, I will say, I don't think I did.

15:06Is that everything?

15:08No, I have a message from your friend in room 208.

15:11They'd like to meet you at the bar at 8 o'clock.

15:12I'll be there.

15:13Actually, one more thing.

15:15Could you send someone on?

15:16My room is not up to Simon Somerset standard.

15:19It looks like maybe a bird got in.

15:22Okay.

15:23Maybe the bird shot a gun.

15:39Mr. Somerset.

15:40Sue?

15:42I think you're confused.

15:45I'm Mary Smith.

15:46That's right.

15:47And I'm Simon Somerset.

15:49I know.

15:50I said Mr. Somerset.

15:52I'm sorry.

15:52I'm having a shocker.

15:54Okay, here's the plan.

15:56Tomorrow at 0500 hours.

15:58What is that in normal time?

15:595 a.m.

16:00Can we just use normal time?

16:01Sure.

16:03Misty will pick us up at 5 a.m.

16:04I just really struggle with 24-hour time.

16:06That's fine.

16:07Totally fine.

16:09As I was saying, the three of us will be picked up at 5 a.m.

16:12Ugh, that's so early.

16:14Yeah, it is.

16:15Yeah.

16:15Wait, did you say three of us?

16:17Mm-hmm.

16:17Yes.

16:18Who's the third?

16:18Me, numbnuts.

16:23Don't call me that.

16:24Why not?

16:25You are one.

16:25You both please shut up, okay?

16:28The plan is, all three of us will be picked up at 0500 hours.

16:31We don't know what that means.

16:335 a.m.

16:33We'll be picked up at 5 a.m.

16:36Say that then.

16:37What?

16:38Huh?

16:39Continue.

16:43We'll drive 45 minutes into the mountains.

16:46We'll park up at a viewpoint.

16:48And from there, the two of you will take off on your skis.

16:53It'll take you 20 minutes to reach the valley where the house is.

16:59Anderson, you'll set up camp somewhere with a good view of the house.

17:04And then, Michael?

17:07You're on your own.

17:08Enter the house and find anything you can.

17:10We need to find out what the Australians are doing in New Zealand.

17:30Oh, you okay?

17:32Yeah.

17:33I'm fine.

17:35You sure?

17:36No, I'm all good.

17:38I think he fell over.

17:39Is he okay?

17:40I think...

17:40Are you okay, mate?

17:41I'm all good.

17:42Just get these back on and I'll be...

17:44I'll be off.

17:46Okay.

17:47I'm good.

17:47Back to it then.

17:48I'm fine.

17:49Is he hurt?

17:50I don't really want to ask.

18:07Hey, numbnuts.

18:08There's a guard on you in like five seconds.

18:14Who are you talking to?

18:15You numbnuts.

18:16Is this why you head against the wall?

18:18No, actually, because I heard him coming.

18:19Because you said numbnuts, so I assume you weren't talking to me.

18:22Can you guys please shut up?

18:24Anderson, can you see any open windows?

18:29There's actually a door open on the balcony.

18:32Michael, can you climb up to the balcony?

18:34I can try.

18:36There's a ladder.

18:46I'm in.

18:47What do you see?

18:48I think I'm in a bedroom.

18:50Is there a bed in the room?

18:52Yeah.

18:53Then yeah, I'm pretty sure you're in a bedroom.

18:55Shut up.

18:56I'm on the lookout, but okay.

19:02Anderson?

19:03Anderson, don't shut up.

19:06Anderson.

19:09Michael, tell him you don't want him to shut up.

19:11No, I do want him to shut up.

19:14You need a lookout.

19:15This is so dangerous.

19:17Sorry.

19:18That's okay.

19:19Ah.

19:23I said a hundred, and I mean a hundred.

19:26Is that clear?

19:27Right.

19:28Now the target is the foreign minister of India, Swarun Dhanaraj.

19:33The foreign minister of India.

19:35He's arriving in Christchurch tomorrow for the World Unity Games.

19:39We'll be sending one of our best men.

19:42Magnus.

19:43Magnus.

19:44Michael, how are you getting on?

19:45Really good.

19:47Luckily, this keyhole is massive.

19:50Honestly, I have never seen a keyhole this big.

19:52Hold it right there.

19:56Tell me you've ever seen a keyhole that big.

19:58Put your hands up.

19:59Okay, but you've got to admit, that is an abnormally large keyhole.

20:03Have you seen the key?

20:04I would love to see the key.

20:05Shut up.

20:06Who are you talking to?

20:07There is a guard, and he is pointing a gun at me.

20:10Who are you talking to?

20:11I have a radio airpiece in.

20:14See?

20:17Ow!

20:18You okay?

20:19Yeah, I just, I think he threw his airpiece at someone.

20:22Anderson, can you see anything?

20:25Anderson?

20:26Anderson?

20:27You better frickin' not still be shutting up.

20:29I will kill you.

20:30Okay, okay.

20:35No, I can't see him.

20:37Michael!

20:40Michael?

20:42No sign of him.

20:44Michael, come in.

20:48I can see him.

20:51Well, what's happening?

20:52He's running out of the house, but he's being chased.

20:58He's now whacking a guy with his ski poles.

21:05He's back on the move, but he's got company.

21:09What do you mean?

21:10There's a guard in pursuit.

21:16The guard is armed.

21:17The guard is armed.

21:31Freeze!

21:32Turn around.

21:40who are you me yeah my name is are you trying to think up a fake name no well it

21:51seems like you

21:51well I'm not okay my name is Simon surname Oh Somerset Simon Somerset

22:26oh oh wow holy smokes you're bleeding are you okay

22:57is Michael okay he's fainted and he's rolling down the hill he fell over he's still falling

23:07it's kind of crazy the momentum

23:15has he stopped he's actually still falling

23:22okay uh it's is it like a bad fall or it's almost turned into a sliding situation more of a

23:32slide

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