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A psychic foresees that John Steed will be set up for murder. The prophecy comes true as he investigates the death of his friend, uncovering a plot that frames him for murder and launching an espionage adventure starring Patrick Macnee.

Medium Rare is a television programme presented in the format of an episode. It falls squarely within the espionage‑adventure genre and is best known for featuring the actor Patrick Macnee in the lead role. The story centres on a psychic who foresees that the suave secret‑agent Steed will be set up for murder. Her warning proves accurate when Steed begins to look into the suspicious death of a close friend, only to find himself implicated in a crime he did not commit. The narrative follows his attempts to clear his name while untangling the mystery that the medium’s vision has revealed. The episode is framed as an espionage adventure, with the tension of a murder‑framing plot driving the action. Patrick Macnee’s presence anchors the tale, bringing his characteristic charm to the role of Steed as he navigates the perilous situation foretold by the medium. Overall, Medium Rare delivers a compact, intrigue‑filled adventure that hinges on a prophetic warning and the ensuing investigation, all contained within a single episode of the series.