spy-fi
Bond film genre
Spy-fi is a genre blending espionage fiction with science fiction elements—high-tech gadgets, futuristic technology, and implausible but entertaining spy scenarios.
James Bond films exemplify the genre, with their laser watches and ejector seats.
The show leaned into spy-fi territory with its mind-control devices and invisible cars.
Covert intelligence gathering
- gadgetsSmall mechanical contrivances
- secret agentClandestine government operative
- Cold WarProlonged East-West standoff
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
James Bond · covert · intelligence · action · superspy · franchise · blockbuster · adventure
Small mechanical contrivances
- hidden cameraConcealed recording device
- jetpackBack-mounted flying apparatus
- homing beaconSignal for finding position
- microfilmPhotographically reduced documents
shoe phone · grappling hook · tranquilizer dart · tracking device · concealed weapon · disguise kit · decoder ring · bug detector
Powerful fictional evil antagonist
- mastermindScheme's chief planner
- henchmanLoyal criminal subordinate
- evil lairVillain's concealed base
- world dominationComplete control of Earth
doomsday device · SPECTRE · megalomaniac · death trap · monologue · nuclear threat · ransom · Blofeld
Men's formal evening attire
- martiniGin-vermouth cocktail
- casinoFacility for wagering
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- femme fataleTreacherous enchantress
exotic locations · suave · debonair · sophistication · mid-century modern · sleek · stylish · villain lair
espionage
Covert intelligence gathering
- gadgetsSmall mechanical contrivances
- secret agentClandestine government operative
- Cold WarProlonged East-West standoff
thriller · James Bond · covert · intelligence · action · superspy · franchise · blockbuster · adventure · intrigue
gadgets
Small mechanical contrivances
- hidden cameraConcealed recording device
- jetpackBack-mounted flying apparatus
- homing beaconSignal for finding position
microfilm · shoe phone · grappling hook · tranquilizer dart · tracking device · concealed weapon · disguise kit · decoder ring · bug detector · ejector seat
supervillain
Powerful fictional evil antagonist
- mastermindScheme's chief planner
- henchmanLoyal criminal subordinate
- evil lairVillain's concealed base
world domination · doomsday device · SPECTRE · megalomaniac · death trap · monologue · nuclear threat · ransom · Blofeld · Goldfinger
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
femme fatale · exotic locations · suave · debonair · sophistication · mid-century modern · sleek · stylish · villain lair · penthouse
Mission Impossible
Secret agent entertainment property
spy-fikitchen sink realism
Drama of everyday hardship
domestic drama · literary fiction · slice of life · social realism · romantic comedy
spy-fiinvestigative journalism
In-depth reporting exposing wrongdoing