Ep 3. The Man Came Around

In season 1 episode 3 of Deep State, titled "The Man Came Around," we find ourselves following the parallel storylines of Harry Clarke and Aminata Sissoko. Harry is struggling to manage his Parkinson's disease and failing to keep up with his job duties as an MI6 agent. Meanwhile, Aminata is being held captive by Aïcha Konaté, the wife of the Malian President, who is seeking revenge for the assassination of her husband.

Harry is tasked with recruiting an asset in Mali to obtain information about the upcoming presidential elections, which could have major implications for the UK's interests in the region. However, Harry's deteriorating condition is hindering his ability to make progress. His asset, a local politician named Moussa, is hesitant to trust Harry due to his shaky demeanor and tardiness. Harry's personal demons also resurface as he meets with a former lover, leading him to question whether he can continue to be a successful operative.

Meanwhile, Aminata's situation is becoming increasingly dire. Aïcha's demands are growing more unreasonable, and Aminata's health is suffering as a result of her captivity. Aminata's husband, a high-ranking official in the Malian government, attempts to negotiate her release, but Aïcha is determined to make someone pay for her husband's death.

As the episode unfolds, Harry's mission takes a turn for the worse when Moussa is killed, and Harry becomes the prime suspect. In an effort to prove his innocence and complete his mission, Harry relies on an unlikely ally - the tech-savvy teenager he met in the previous episode. Together, they use their tech skills to uncover the real culprit and gather the information Harry needs to satisfy his superiors.

At the same time, Aminata's husband puts himself in great danger to secure her release. In a heart-pumping scene, Aminata is freed from her captors, but not without facing a dangerous confrontation before she can find safety.

"The Man Came Around" is an intense episode that explores the personal and political struggles of its characters amidst a high-stakes mission and a life-threatening kidnapping. The tension builds throughout the episode, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats until its thrilling conclusion.