Ep 7. Position of Trust
- TV-PG
- October 23, 1960
- 25 min
John Drake is a secret agent working for NATO in the 1960s during the height of the Cold War. In Season 1 Episode 7, "Position of Trust," Drake is tasked with investigating a potential leak of classified information from within NATO headquarters. The episode begins with Drake meeting with a high-level NATO official who briefs him on the situation. Apparently, information about a top-secret operation has been leaked to the Soviet Union, and they suspect that someone from within the organization is responsible.
Drake begins his investigation by interviewing several key personnel in the office where the leak occurred. He quickly learns that there are a number of suspects, as nearly everyone in the office had access to the classified information. The suspects include a clerk named Travers, who seems nervous and evasive during his interview with Drake, as well as a high-ranking officer named Commander Colby, who seems to be more interested in his own career advancement than in solving the case.
As Drake continues to investigate, he discovers that the leak may have been the result of a security breach involving a member of the cleaning staff. He begins to focus his attention on a janitor named Kowalski, who has a criminal record and some suspicious ties to a known Soviet spy. Drake sets up a trap for Kowalski, using a fake document to see if he takes the bait and tries to pass it along to his Soviet contact.
The tension builds as Drake waits for Kowalski to take the bait. Meanwhile, he is also working closely with a female agent named Laura, who is posing as a journalist in order to get closer to some of the suspects. Together, they form a plan to catch Kowalski in the act and obtain proof of his involvement in the leak.
The climax of the episode occurs when Kowalski makes his move and attempts to pass the fake document to his Soviet contact. Drake and Laura are able to catch him in the act, revealing his true allegiance and allowing NATO to take action to prevent any further leaks from occurring.
Overall, "Position of Trust" is a thrilling episode that showcases the spy craft and intrigue that defined the Cold War era. Drake's quick thinking and resourcefulness are on full display as he races against the clock to stop a potential security breach. The episode also highlights the importance of trust and loyalty, as Drake must navigate a web of suspicion and deception to uncover the truth behind the leak. Fans of spy thrillers and Cold War dramas will find plenty to enjoy in this exciting installment of Danger Man AKA Secret Agent.