Zafar Younis

Zafar Younis (1977 - 2007) is a fictional character in the popular BBC espionage drama Spooks, known in the United States as MI-5. The show follows the exploits of MI5's counter-terrorism group, Section D. The character is played by British actor Raza Jaffrey. Zafar (usually called Zaf) is introduced in the the last episode of series 3, and he appears throughout series 4 and 5. The character is last seen in the first episode of series 6.

The BBC's Spooks website depicts Zaf as a loyal team member, devoted to his job and the protection of the UK. He has a quick wit, sometimes bordering on facetiousness. He enjoys being in the field rather than behind a desk and he excels in undercover work, but he can be "foolhardy, and his risk assessment sometimes weak." He gets along well with section chief Adam Carter, whom he "hero worship." , BBC Spooks website. Retrieved 22 March 2011. The BBC Press Pack for series 4 attributes to Zaf a Muslim background but notes that he is not particularly devout. He...
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