Secret Service
Secret Service

Secret Service

1993TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Secret Service is an American action drama television series, created by Gilbert M. Shilton and George Mendeluk, which premiered on NBC on August 16, 1992 and ended on November 17, 1993. The show was a re-enactment of real Secret Service cases. It aired 21 episodes. It was hosted by Steven Ford, the youngest son of former United States President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: K. C. BascombeGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former Secret Service agent, haunted by a past failure, is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when a ruthless terrorist group threatens national security. He must race against time to uncover their plot and prevent a catastrophic event, confronting both external enemies and his own inner demons.

Critical Reception

Secret Service received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the action thriller genre, failing to distinguish itself from similar titles of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its occasional bursts of action and the presence of David Keith, though these are often overshadowed by plot contrivances.
  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and a lack of depth in character development.
  • The film was seen as a low-budget attempt to capitalize on the popularity of spy thrillers without offering anything new.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Secret Service are scarce, but available feedback generally points to it being a standard, albeit uninspired, action film. Viewers who enjoyed it often found it to be a decent time-waster for its action elements, while others found it cliché and lacking in originality.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film does not actually involve the United States Secret Service; it focuses on a fictionalized security agency and its agents.

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