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My Own Worst Enemy

2008·NBC·60 min·7/10
DramaScience-FictionThriller

The series followed the life of American secret agent Edward Albright and his cover, Henry Spivey, who had no knowledge of his double life. Albright was implanted with a chip allowing his handlers to physically switch Albright's personality to that of his cover.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
October 13, 2008
Ended
December 15, 2008

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