High school scandal or something bigger? ‘Spy High’ takes on digital surveillance
High school scandal or something bigger? ‘Spy High’ takes on digital surveillance
The real-life case of a teen accused of dealing drugs leads to a much bigger privacy debate.
What starts as a simple school scandal turns into something way bigger in “Spy High,” a gripping new docuseries that’s all about privacy, power, and the gray area between keeping kids safe and watching their every move. It centers on Blake Robbins, a 15-year-old who claims his elite public school was secretly spying on him after he got accused of dealing drugs. But what sounds like a one-off courtroom drama quickly unpacks deeper questions about how much surveillance is happening in schools today — and who gets to decide where the line is. All four episodes drop Tuesday, April 8 only on Prime Video.
How to watch ‘Spy High’
- When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Prime Video
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Spy High’
What time will the movie ‘Spy High’ become available?
“Spy High” drops exclusively on Prime Video on Tuesday, April 8 at 3 a.m. ET.
Why do we recommend Prime Video for watching ‘Spy High’?
Prime Video is the exclusive home for “Spy High,” so it’s the only place you can stream it. With plans starting at $9 per month (or included with a full Amazon Prime membership at $15 per month), Prime Video also has a solid lineup of originals TV shows, movies, as well as a huge library of licensed content.
Can you watch ‘Spy High’ for free?
Yes! Prime Video offers a 30-day free trial to new subscribers, giving you plenty of time to watch “Spy High” and explore the full Prime Video library. That includes hit originals, award-winning and blockbuster movies, and TV shows. If you’ve never subscribed before, this is the best way to check out “Spy High” without paying a dime.
About ‘Spy High’
“Spy High” starts with one teen, one school, and one big accusation — but it quickly turns into a much deeper look at how schools are using tech to keep tabs on students. Directed by Jody McVeigh-Schultz (who also worked on “McMillion$” and “Cheer”), the series follows the real-life case of Blake Robbins, a high schooler who claimed his school was spying on him through his laptop. What could’ve been a simple he-said-they-said case ends up pulling back the curtain on a bigger fight over digital privacy, power, and control inside public schools. With just four episodes, it’s tight, tense, and packed with questions that don’t have easy answers. And with Mark Wahlberg and the Unrealistic Ideas team behind it, you know the story’s going to be told in a way that grabs you.
Watch the trailer for ‘Spy High’
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What other docuseries can you watch on Prime Video?
If “Spy High” has you hooked on true stories with big twists and deeper meaning, Prime Video has a few more docuseries worth adding to your queue. “The Last Narc” digs into the 1985 murder of a DEA agent and uncovers a tangled web involving cartels and government agencies. “Lorena” reexamines the media frenzy around Lorena Bobbitt and digs into the real story behind the headlines. And “Free Meek” follows rapper Meek Mill’s fight to clear his name and exposes major flaws in the justice system along the way. You can stream them all with a Prime Video subscription, starting at $9 per month with ads.