David Duchovny trades his “X-Files” skepticism for historical investigation in “Secrets Declassified.” This Friday’s episode, “Deep Cover,” takes a look at the world of undercover intelligence operations, exploring the psychological and physical demands placed on agents who must adopt new identities and vanish into the shadows.
From a secret CIA program so covert it was hidden even from the Agency itself, known only as “The Pond,” to Mossad’s use of a luxury Red Sea diving resort as a front for espionage, Duchovny pulls back the curtain on some truly wild stories. The episode also features a British Security Service plot to rescue a double agent from Moscow, an operation fraught with danger and requiring nerves of steel.
Through newly declassified files and expert commentary, “Deep Cover” takes a look at the world of black ops, clandestine gadgets, and the moral ambiguities inherent in the spy game. It’s a world where trust is a rare commodity and betrayal can come from anywhere.
“Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny: Deep Cover” airs Friday, May 9 at 10:03 PM ET on History.
