The New Avengers

During an air display, a missile vanishes, prompting a frantic search for the missing weapon by authorities. At the same time, a spy satellite captures high‑resolution photographs of Buckinghamshire, and one of Purdey's former romantic partners unexpectedly reappears in the narrative.

Obsession is a television programme presented as a single episode, classified under the genre of an episode‑type series. Though brief in its format, the show packs a compact narrative that centres on a series of intertwined incidents, each of which propels the storyline forward. Its structure follows the conventions of a self‑contained drama, offering viewers a concise yet complete experience. The episode opens with the puzzling disappearance of a missile during an air display, an event that immediately raises questions about security and accountability. Meanwhile, a spy satellite silently captures images of the countryside in Buckinghamshire, adding a layer of covert surveillance to the unfolding drama. Adding a personal twist, one of Purdey’s former romantic partners re‑enters the picture, bringing past emotions back into the present mix. These three strands— the missing missile, the clandestine satellite photography, and the resurfacing of an old flame—are presented as concurrent plot devices that intersect in unexpected ways. The loss of the missile creates a sense of urgency, while the satellite’s photographs hint at hidden observation, and the reappearance of Purdey’s lover introduces a relational complication that ties the narrative threads together. By the episode’s conclusion, the audience is left with a clearer view of how each element influences the others, weaving a compact tapestry of intrigue, surveillance and personal history. The story resolves within its limited runtime, delivering a complete arc that reflects the programme’s tightly focused design.