undercover

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Steve Coogan is terrific in a rare dramatic role, as is Tom Burke as cop teetering on the edge as he falls dangerously deep into his undercover persona.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

When Conradt didn’t show at the undercover house, NBC and police went to his home in an attempt to serve a search warrant.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

We sent an undercover researcher, posing as a migrant trying to cross the Channel illegally with his child, into a migrant camp in Dunkirk.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In March, an undercover agent contacted one of the participants to ask about the iRobot deal and other trades, pretending to be a securities regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“Hi, Chris. Yes, I’m here with a member of the undercover operation that eventually located Mrs. Callahan. What can you tell us about the arrest today?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller