The latest season reveals Paddy Mayne’s deep struggles and emotional turmoil following his father’s death
Cairo: The new season of SAS Rogue Heroes kicks off with a heavy scene. Paddy Mayne, played by Jack O’Connell, takes charge after David Stirling’s capture. Right from the start, it’s clear he’s dealing with some serious emotions.
He writes a heartfelt letter to his mother, sharing the heartbreaking news that he can’t make it to his father’s funeral. It’s a tough moment, and you can feel the weight of his words.
In the letter, he explains how he asked for compassionate leave but was denied without any reason. That really hit him hard, and you can see how it affected his mood. It’s no wonder he ends up flipping a table and smashing a chair at the Palm Court Hotel in Cairo.
His frustration boils over, and he starts ranting about how the higher-ups in Cairo are driving him crazy. When some armed officers try to calm him down, things get wild, and he ends up in a brawl. It’s intense!
In real life, Paddy really did miss his father’s funeral, which sent him into a downward spiral. He struggled with isolation and turned to alcohol to cope. It’s sad to see how one event can change a person’s life so drastically.
There’s a moment where he even tries to confront a famous war correspondent while drunk, but thankfully, that didn’t go as planned. His story is a tough one, as he became more of a loner over time, finding comfort in books instead of people.
After losing his father and being unable to say goodbye, he really lost his way. The Daily Telegraph even mentioned how he would unwind by causing chaos in hotels and getting into fights.
Tragically, his life ended in a car accident after a night of drinking. It’s a heartbreaking end to a complicated life. You can catch all of this in the new season of SAS Rogue Heroes streaming on BBC iPlayer.
