Ep 3. Mistakes Were Made

In The Looming Tower season 1 episode 3, titled "Mistakes Were Made," tensions rise as the FBI and CIA continue to clash over the sharing of intelligence. With the threat of a terrorist attack looming, John O'Neill (played by Jeff Daniels) and his team race to uncover any potential leads in their investigation.

At the CIA, Martin Schmidt (played by Peter Sarsgaard) has new information that he believes can help prevent an attack. However, he is met with resistance from his colleagues who are wary of sharing information with the FBI. Meanwhile, O'Neill becomes increasingly frustrated with the CIA's lack of communication and cooperation.

As the two agencies continue to butt heads, both O'Neill and Schmidt are forced to confront their own mistakes and shortcomings. O'Neill, who has a tendency to prioritize his personal life over work, is faced with the consequences of his actions. Schmidt, on the other hand, must grapple with the unintended consequences of his decisions and the human cost of intelligence gathering.

As the episode unfolds, tensions come to a head when a piece of critical intelligence is discovered. O'Neill and his team must act fast to prevent a potential attack, while also navigating the complicated and often adversarial relationship between the FBI and CIA.

Filled with powerful performances and gritty realism, "Mistakes Were Made" is a tense and thought-provoking episode that examines the human toll of the fight against terrorism. With its complex characters and nuanced portrayal of the inner workings of the intelligence community, The Looming Tower is a show not to be missed.