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Condor
Jason Smilovic · Series · 2018
What hooked you in Condor is the harrowing realization that institutional betrayal forces ordinary people to confront massive, shadow-filled conspiracies alone.
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The source
Three Days of the Condor
Sydney Pollack · Film · 1975
Books on the same thread
The Snowden Files
Luke Harding · Book · 2014
Just as Condor explores the chilling reality of state surveillance, this investigative account reveals the true-life whistleblower narrative that echoes the moral dilemmas Joe Turner faces within his own agency.
Alex Cross
James Patterson · Book · 1993
If the paranoia of Condor kept you on edge, you will recognize that same feeling of entrapment when a high-level conspiracy forces a man to navigate corruption within the FBI.
Total Control
David Baldacci · Book · 2003
Like Condor, this story centers on an individual whose life is dismantled by institutional betrayal, forcing them to question every alliance while they uncover a dangerous, high-stakes corporate conspiracy.
The Holcroft Covenant
Robert Ludlum · Book · 1978
This thriller mirrors the deep-seated conspiracy elements of Condor, focusing on the dark weight of historical secrets and the desperate struggle to dismantle powerful, hidden networks that threaten global stability.
Films on the same thread
Body of Lies
Ridley Scott · Film · 2008
The constant moral ambiguity and the reliance on technological surveillance in Condor are reflected here, as a CIA operative navigates a shifting landscape where trust is a fatal luxury.
Patriot Games
Phillip Noyce · Film · 1992
This film captures the same tension found in Condor, focusing on a CIA analyst whose personal life is shattered when he becomes the target of a calculated political vendetta.
The Amateur
James Hawes · Film · 2025
Fans of Condor will appreciate this story of an introverted analyst who must abandon his quiet life to act against a corrupt system that has failed to address a lethal conspiracy.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 2014
This film echoes the intellectual thriller aspects of Condor, following a young analyst who realizes that his expertise is being weaponized in a global plot he must stop alone.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
The drive to uncover hidden truths buried by time, which fuels the central mystery of Condor, is echoed in this relentless pursuit of justice through deep investigative reporting and forensic analysis.
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
This investigation mirrors the investigative tenacity seen in Condor, highlighting the personal risk involved when an individual confronts systemic corruption to bring a long-hidden truth to light.
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Common questions
Is Condor based on the 1975 movie Three Days of the Condor?
Yes, the 2018 television series Condor is inspired by the 1975 political thriller film Three Days of the Condor. Both works center on a CIA analyst who becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the lives of millions.
Should I watch the 1975 movie before starting Condor?
You do not need to watch the 1975 film to understand the plot of the 2018 series Condor. While both share thematic roots and inspiration, the television show presents a modern narrative involving a CIA algorithm used to spy on American citizens.
What is the main plot of the TV series Condor?
In the series Condor, a young CIA analyst named Joe Turner discovers his own software is being used by the agency to monitor American citizens. This revelation leads him into a complex terrorist plot that forces him to test his idealism while protecting millions of lives.
How does the story in Condor relate to the original source material?
The series Condor serves as a contemporary reimagining of the source material found in the 1975 film Three Days of the Condor. While the film established the core political thriller premise, the 2018 show updates the conflict to focus on modern surveillance and algorithmic espionage.