The ‘Euphoria’ S3 Trailer, ‘Hijack’ and ‘The Night Manager’ Return, and ‘The Pitt’ S2E2

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a gripping Cold War novel by John le Carré, focusing on Alec Leamas, a British intelligence officer tasked with a final mission before retirement. Leamas is sent to East Germany as a faux defector to sow disinformation about Hans-Dieter Mundt, a powerful East German intelligence officer. The novel explores themes of espionage, loyalty, and the moral complexities of spy work during the Cold War era.

Published in 1878, 'Anna Karenina' is a novel by Leo Tolstoy that delves into the complexities of Russian society in the late 19th century. The story centers around the extramarital affair between Anna Karenina, a married socialite, and Count Alexei Kirillovich Vronsky, which scandalizes the social circles of Saint Petersburg. The novel also follows the parallel story of Konstantin Levin, a wealthy landowner, and his struggles with marriage, faith, and managing his estate. Tolstoy explores a wide range of themes including love, loyalty, betrayal, hypocrisy, and the differences between rural and urban life. The novel is known for its detailed character development and its profound commentary on the human condition.

The Night Manager is John le Carré's first post-Cold War novel, detailing an undercover operation to take down Richard Onslow Roper, a billionaire arms and drug trafficker. Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier and night manager at a luxury hotel, seeks revenge against Roper for past injustices. Pine infiltrates Roper's organization, navigating a complex web of espionage and corruption within intelligence agencies.