The new season of SAS Rogue Heroes dives into Paddy Mayne’s emotional turmoil after missing his father’s funeral, showcasing his explosive reactions.
Cairo: The latest season of SAS Rogue Heroes is here, and it kicks off with some heavy stuff. Paddy Mayne, played by Jack O’Connell, is really feeling the weight of missing his dad’s funeral.
He writes a heartfelt letter to his mom, saying he can’t make it home. It’s gut-wrenching to hear him say he’s been denied leave by his superiors. You can feel his frustration and sadness through his words.
Things get intense when he’s at the Palm Court Hotel in Cairo. He’s so upset that he flips a table and breaks a chair. The other guests are just staring in shock as he lets loose about how the higher-ups are driving him crazy.
When some armed officers try to calm him down, he doesn’t hold back. He ends up in a brawl, showing just how much he’s struggling with everything going on in his life.
In real life, Paddy really did miss his father’s funeral, and it hit him hard. This loss pushed him into a dark place, leading him to drink and act out in anger.
He even tried to confront a famous war reporter while drunk, but thankfully, that didn’t go as planned. It’s clear that the war and his father’s death took a toll on him, making him retreat into himself.
His behavior changed a lot after his dad passed away, and the military’s refusal to let him go home only made things worse. He started to unwind by causing chaos, like wrecking hotels and getting into fights.
Sadly, his life ended tragically when he crashed his car after a night of drinking. It’s a real reminder of how deep his struggles ran. You can catch all this drama in the new season of SAS Rogue Heroes on BBC iPlayer.
