The New Avengers

The first of a two‑part programme follows Steed and his team as they probe the baffling case of Russian soldiers who begin to age rapidly after committing murder. The espionage drama, presented in British English, features Patrick McNee and Joanna Lumley.

K Is for Kill Part One: The Tiger Awakes is a programme presented as an episode in an espionage series. It serves as the opening instalment of a two‑part story, introducing viewers to the central characters and the mysterious threat that drives the plot forward. In this episode Steed and his colleagues are drawn into a baffling case where a group of Russian soldiers begin to age rapidly after they carry out a murder. The investigation forces the team to confront the strange link between the killings and the accelerated ageing, pushing them to uncover whatever is causing the phenomenon. The narrative unfolds in the style of classic espionage drama, with the mystery developing through the team’s methodical probing and the unsettling nature of the soldiers’ condition. Each clue adds to the tension as the investigators piece together how the act of murder could trigger such a bizarre physical change. The episode features performances by Patrick Mcnee and Joanna Lumley, whose portrayals give weight to the story. As the first half of the two‑part arc, it ends on a note that sets up further revelations for the concluding instalment.