Ep 30. The Leak
- TV-PG
- April 9, 1961
- 25 min
The show Danger Man AKA Secret Agent follows British spy John Drake as he carries out various covert missions for his government. In season 1 episode 30, titled "The Leak," Drake is tasked with investigating a leak within his own organization that could compromise their national security.
The episode opens with Drake meeting with his superior, Colonel Randolph, who informs him of the leak and assigns him the mission of finding and stopping it. Drake is given limited information about the leak and is told that the person leaking the information is someone within their own organization.
Drake begins his investigation by interrogating several suspects, including a fellow agent named Kinross and a secretary named Miss Garfield. He quickly eliminates Kinross as a suspect but forms a closer relationship with Miss Garfield, who offers to help him in his investigation.
Drake's investigation takes him to Paris, where he meets with an informant named Emile who claims to have information about the leak. Emile is murdered, however, before he can reveal anything useful to Drake.
Drake continues his investigation and discovers that the leak is coming from a highly confidential meeting that he wasn't invited to attend. He decides to infiltrate the meeting by disguising himself as a member of the catering staff. At the meeting, he eavesdrops on the conversation between the people present and overhears the details of the leak.
With the information he gathers, Drake is able to identify the person behind the leak and sets a trap to catch them in the act. The plan is successful, and the leak is stopped before any further damage can be done to national security.
"The Leak" is a suspenseful and action-packed episode of Danger Man AKA Secret Agent that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode's central mystery is intriguing, and the process of Drake's investigation is engaging to watch. Additionally, the episode showcases Drake's intelligence, resourcefulness, and quick thinking, cementing his status as a skilled and capable spy.