34/25
Case Officers like the Martian operates in other countries in one of two ways
Follow a world of even deeper intrigue and subterfuge, with characters fighting their own battles while confronting existential threats to the nation and the world.. Check out our list of renewals and cancellations to see if your favorite series has reached its limit.. Official or diplomatic cover, in which the officer gathers information in another country as a government official, such as a cultural attaché, protected by diplomatic immunity. It is informally referred to as the “Diplomatic Cocktail Circuit”; because there is not much meaningful information.
In US
The other path is through Non-Official Cover (NOC) or “Deep Cover”, to assume any role other than a government official, for extended periods of time, without the safety net of immunity, under penalty of imprisonment, torture, or even death. During the Martian’s dialogue in a discussion with Dr. Blake, the acronym “OBE” is incorrectly explained as “Overtaken by Events”. government agencies, including those in the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense, the correct/official explanation of the acronym “OBE” is “Overtaken by Events”.
Eliot called Gerontion
The opening credits feature the characters and scenes from the series interspersed with mirrored panels. Former CIA Director of Counterintelligence James Jesus Angleton, also known as the “spy poet”, described the intelligence game as the “Wilderness of Mirrors”, which was a phrase borrowed from a poem by T.S. In the world of Intelligence, in search of truth, it is difficult to tell the difference between reality and a reflection of it, an illusion if you will, as if in a “Hall of Mirrors”… Featured in Graham Norton and guests : Cher/Keira Knightley/Michael Fassbender/Josh Brolin/Jalen Ngonda (2024).
it would put a damper on any enjoyment of this
I don’t understand all the negativity in the reviews, yes the pacing isn’t in Bourne territory, but it is suspenseful, fabulously acted and keeps you engaged. Fassbender is excellent again and unlike most spy dramas it is actually quite believable. I haven’t seen the French original before this so forgive me if I don’t make a comparison but it would be a shame if there is any negative comparison. Perhaps the pacing concerns stem from binge-watching culture, it is probably slow if you want to watch multiple episodes in one sitting.
but honestly I don’t see any problem with it
Please don’t let any of the negativity stop you from watching, it’s well worth your time.