The New Avengers

In the second and final instalment, a satellite activates dormant Russian sleeper agents in France, prompting Steed to worry that it may signal the onset of a Third World War in this storyline. The episode of the programme features Patrick Macnee.

The episode titled is a television programme classified as an episode. It forms the concluding half of a two‑part story and falls squarely within the genre of a standard episode format. In this instalment, a satellite unexpectedly begins to reactivate dormant Russian operatives who have been lying low in France. The reawakening of these sleeper agents sets the stage for a potentially serious escalation, as the narrative hinges on the implications of this covert activity. The central character, Steed, interprets the satellite’s actions as a possible catalyst for a much larger conflict. He worries that the revival of these agents could signal the onset of a Third World War, underscoring the high stakes involved in the plot. The episode features in a starring role, anchoring the story with his presence. As the second half of the two‑part arc, it brings the tension introduced in the first segment to a head, leaving viewers to contemplate the broader geopolitical ramifications hinted at by Steed’s concerns.