14/22
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Plot
A world of ever-deeper intrigue and intrigue emerges as the characters fight their own battles while grappling with existential threats to the nation and the world. The way a caseworker becomes an agent (or informant or confidential informant) is described by the acronym MICE, which stands for: MoneyIdeologyCompromise (aka blackmail)Ego .
During a Martian conversation with Dr
Blake, the acronym "OBE" is incorrectly explained as “precursor to events.” In U.S. government agencies, including the intelligence community and the Department of Defense, the correct/official explanation for the acronym "OBE" is “Overcome By Events.” The opening credits introduce the series’ characters and scenes, which are filled with mirror glass.
He describes Europe after World War I through the eyes of a man who lived most of his life in the 19th century
Former CIA counterintelligence director James Jesus Angleton, also known as the “spy poet,” described the intelligence game as a “desert of mirrors,” a phrase borrowed from a poem by T.S. Eliot called Gerontion (the name is Greek for “little old man”) and the poem is an interior monologue about the opinions and impressions of an elderly man.
Fassbender is excellent again and unlike most spy dramas, it’s actually quite believable
In the world of intelligence, when searching for truth, it is difficult to distinguish between reality and its reflection, an illusion, if you will, as if in a “hall of mirrors.” The Graham Norton Show: Cher/Keira Knightley/Michael Fassbender/Josh Brolin/Jaylon Ngonda (2024). I don’t get all the negativity in the reviews, yes, it’s not as fast-paced as Bourne, but it’s tense, has great acting, and keeps your attention.
Don’t let the negativity stop you from watching, it’s worth your time
I haven’t seen the French original before, so forgive me for not making a comparison, but it would be a shame if there was a negative comparison that would detract from the enjoyment of this. Perhaps the pacing concerns come from binge culture, it’s probably slow if you want to watch a few episodes in one sitting, but honestly I don’t see any problem with that.