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8 Spy Movies To Watch After The Bourne Series

While the Jason Bourne series is one of the best political thriller franchises in cinema, there are plenty of similar entries in the spy movie sub-genre to check out after watching Bourne's adventures. The original Bourne trilogy is a triumph of genre cinema. The spy thriller series melds real-life political commentary with intense action set-pieces, while still ensuring viewers care about the titular antihero. By the time Bourne learns the terrible truth about his memory loss during the third movie’s ending, the chilling implications of his backstory will resonate as much as the movie's many memorable fights and chases.



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