Synopsis: It was 1965 when American audiences first welcomed handsome secret agent John Drake (Patrick McGoohan of The Prisoner) into their homes as CBS ran the unique spy series known as Secret Agent. Wielding brains and a moral outlook instead of weapons, Drake traveled to the corners of the globe on the trail of international criminals, corrupt politicians, and stolen secrets.

Now, all 86 episodes from John Drake's entire crime-solving career are available together on DVD. Each episode of this exciting spy thriller is presented in the original broadcast order, from the original season that aired only in the U.K. as Danger Man to the 47 episodes of Secret Agent that were seen internationally, including the two color episodes that provided a vivid finale to the long-running suspense thriller.

Review: This show was known in the United States as Secret Agent Man, but overseas mostly as Danger Man.  A few years before we had James Bond gracing the silver screen, we got John Drake on the small screen.  I wasn't alive for this series, I missed it by about 15 years, but that no more changes my enjoyment of the series than it does of the classic James Bond films.  

Secret Agent was perhaps the best secret agent show ever devised for television.  The lead actor is smart, savy and charming, while the mysteries and adventures hold the test of time and don't feel dated.  The writing was spot-on and this collection of all 86 episodes of the original series is absolutely divine.

The DVD special features include: Patrick McGoohan Biography/Filmography, Complete Full-Length Original U.S. Opening Featuring Secret Agent Man Sung by Johnny Rivers and a Photo Gallery

Interest Range: Vintage TV