In my view, this series is the best dramatization of the covert world. It lays bare the ugly realities of life in the intelligence profession, where there is no glamour, no good or evil, no flag waving patriotism. Just a cynical struggle where rules are just words and loyalties are conditional.
This classic TV show also strikes a deep personal note, for the reason that I myself had similar experiences during my military service. In my own comparison with the character of McGill, my fall from grace was not so dramatic. To put it bluntly, I declined to falsify and cover up certain things. And while what my seniors were asking was illegal and unlawful, for all intents and purposes it meant the end of my military career. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, I nevertheless found that like McGill, my bad reputation proceeded me, and for all intents and purposes I was locked out of any professional career path. The Empire had indeed struck back. And again, like McGill I had to struggle through life working at whatever employment I could find, with no clear future in sight.
Fortunately, I had the miraculous opportunity to meet a fine lady who saved me from my plight and I'm now leading a happy productive meaningful life.
I do hope and pray that McGill shared the same fate.
This classic TV show also strikes a deep personal note, for the reason that I myself had similar experiences during my military service. In my own comparison with the character of McGill, my fall from grace was not so dramatic. To put it bluntly, I declined to falsify and cover up certain things. And while what my seniors were asking was illegal and unlawful, for all intents and purposes it meant the end of my military career. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, I nevertheless found that like McGill, my bad reputation proceeded me, and for all intents and purposes I was locked out of any professional career path. The Empire had indeed struck back. And again, like McGill I had to struggle through life working at whatever employment I could find, with no clear future in sight.
Fortunately, I had the miraculous opportunity to meet a fine lady who saved me from my plight and I'm now leading a happy productive meaningful life.
I do hope and pray that McGill shared the same fate.