Codename Icarus (1981) is a Action & Adventure, Drama series that follows codename Icarus is a five-part British television serial produced by the BBC. Combinijg elements of teen drama and Cold War era conspiracy thriller, young prodigy Martin Smith is recruited by the mysterious Icarus Foundation, a shadowy organisation that exploits gifted children to develop advanced weapons, including a 'quark bomb'. The serial was broadcast twice-weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 December, 15-16 December, and 22 December. It is well remembered for being intelligent and hard-hitting, respectful of its young audience, and tackling complex themes, primarily the militarisation of science. Codename Icarus is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of action & adventure series may also want to explore similar titles below.