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Secret Agent

Coming at approximately the same time as James Bond, ITC's Danger Man (known as Secret Agent in the states) is the complete antithesis, with the calm, icy-cool demeanour of British M9 agent, John Drake (Patrick McGoohan). Whereas Bond's all flash, Drake (who never carries a gun, he felt them to be "noisy, and they can hurt someone") used his brain, instead, and is very adept at defending himself with his hands, as well. The show (which had initially been a half-hour series, also under the Danger Man (1960) title, and character name, but was brought back slightly "retconned" and became a series with hour-long episodes) became an world-wide hit, and helped propel series' lead, Patrick McGoohan to international fame (in fact, Mr. McGoohan was twice offered the role of James Bond, and twice refused. The first time, he declined, but recommended a friend of his; Sean Connery). Unlike many other spy series at this time, Danger Man was not a comedy, nor did it go off to the outlandishness of another well-known spy series of the time (The Avengers (1961)), but was able to build a long-lasting fan base by emphasising well-written scripts, terrific guest actors as well as impeccable direction, and quality production.

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Patrick McGoohan
John Drake
Peter Madden
Hobbs
Frank Maher
Carl

Season 3 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Koroshi

47 mins

A Japanese woman is killed while making a report to her British contact. Under the guise of a reporter, secret agent John Drake visits Tokyo to investigate. He suspects that an ancient death cult is making a resurgence and begins asking around about a pendant found at the murder scene. His search brings him to a theater, where he meets an Englishman, Sanders, watching a group of actors rehearsing the Koroshi - the death scene. Drake believes he has found the lead he is looking for, but Sanders also begins to suspect Drake and attempts to do away with him.

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