MI-5 (TV Series)

Persephone (2004)

Rupert Penry-Jones: Adam Carter

Quotes 

• Adam Carter : [to Gillian Doyan]  We creep around in the dark, it's because we have to, 'cause there are people out there who also move in a dark. Look at that old man selling the newspaper. That woman scratching her back while she talks. That couple whose fingers are just touching who are obviously having an affair. They know they should go to the gym, give up smoking, consolidate their debts. We do our best to protect them from people who would happily blow them to pieces. You can question our methods. We do that all the time. But don't question our motives.

• Harry Pearce : Under no circumstances. Just when we're making such a massive breakthrough.

  Adam Carter : The trip was a huge success.

  Zoe Reynolds : He tore my legend to pieces. He's just playing with us.

  Adam Carter : He would have killed you if that were the case.

  Zoe Reynolds : You know, I had to sit there and listen to him telling me how much he enjoyed watching the Twin Towers come down. Adam, this man disgusts me.

  Harry Pearce : Sadly, in this job, we don't get to deal with nice guys.