Patriot 2015

Overview

Patriot is a television series centered on an intelligence officer tasked with preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The show follows John Tavner, who must abandon all protective measures and take on a dangerous non-official cover identity. His assigned role places him as a mid-level employee within a Midwestern industrial piping company, providing him with cover while he conducts his covert operations. The series explores the challenges and risks associated with this type of deep-cover intelligence work, where the protagonist operates without traditional safety nets or official backing. The show's premise revolves around the tension between Tavner's dual identities and the mission he must complete. Set against the backdrop of international espionage, the series examines how intelligence operations function when operatives must rely entirely on their assumed civilian personas. The industrial setting serves as both cover and potential source of information relevant to his assignment. The show's central conflict involves balancing the demands of preventing nuclear proliferation while maintaining his cover identity in a corporate environment.