Top 5 hottest spies from movies, games and TV series

Beauty and intelligence paired with danger are weapons of mass destruction. These spies in movies and games wield a technological arsenal, ruin enemies’ plans, and capture viewers’ attention. From iconic movie characters to legendary game heroines, here are five of the best ones you can’t forget.

Evelyn Salt – “Salt” (2009)

Angelina Jolie embodied one of the most charismatic spies of modern cinema on screen. Her character, a CIA agent accused of espionage, masterfully uses tactical disguise, the ability to blend in with the crowd and improvise in critical situations. In the movie we see realistic escape techniques, close combat scenes and the use of improvised means as weapons. Salt’s character has become an icon because Jolie manages to combine an icy calmness with inner drama, and every scene she’s in is a mini lesson in spy work.

Salt’s character is an icon because Jolie manages to combine an icy calmness with inner drama, and every scene she’s in is a mini lesson in spy work.

Lorraine Broughton – “Atomic Blonde” (2017)

Lorraine, played by Charlize Theron, is the epitome of style and deadly efficiency. An MI6 agent dropped into Cold War-era Berlin, she operates in an environment of total surveillance and political intrigue. Her weapons are encrypted tapes, hidden holsters and impeccable combat training. The staging of the fights in the film deserves a special mention: long, almost seamless shots create the effect of real time, and each fight looks as if you yourself were in the center of the fight. Lorraine doesn’t just fight – she does it beautifully, and that’s her special weapon.

Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow – MCU

Natasha Romanoff, played by Scarlett Johansson, is one of the most recognizable spies in modern pop culture. Her arsenal includes “Widow’s Bite” bracelets with stun guns, spy micro tethers, miniature trackers and hacking devices. She speaks multiple languages, is proficient in all forms of hand-to-hand combat, and has the ability to infiltrate any environment without attracting attention. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Natasha has gone from mysterious seductress to team leader while maintaining her unique spy charisma.

Ada Wong – Resident Evil (games)

Ada Wong is one of the gaming industry’s most enigmatic and alluring heroines. Her persona is a combination of noir aesthetics with high-tech tricks: stealthy moves, cable guns, picking electronic locks. Ada appears at key moments in the plot, often changing sides, and it’s this unpredictability that makes her a cult figure among gamers. Her red dress and cold stare aren’t just a style, but part of her tactic: distracting the enemy before delivering a precision strike.

Joanna Dark – Perfect Dark (games)

Joanna Dark is an agent for the elite Carrington Institute and a spy game legend from Rare Studios. Her missions include cyber hacks, covert operations, and shootouts using futuristic gadgets ranging from thermal imaging weapons to miniature cameras. The character design is inspired by iconic spy movies, but with an emphasis on future technology. For players, she has come to symbolize the perfect agent capable of handling any task, whether it’s sabotage, stealing data or saving the world.

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