'The Veil' Review: Elisabeth Moss Kicks Ass, Takes Names, Treads Water

In "The Veil," Elisabeth Moss portrays a British spy named Imogen Salter, who embarks on a new undercover mission in a UN refugee camp on the Turkey/Syria border. The FX drama, created by Steven Knight, explores the tension between Imogen's spy persona and her true identity. While the action-packed sequences showcase Moss in a thrilling, confident role, the series delves into her character's complex backstory, which ultimately muddles the plot and emotional impact. Despite its potential, "The Veil" struggles to balance its engaging espionage elements with deeper, but less coherent, narrative explorations.