Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan character Mike November’s name has a clever meaning that hints at something more. The Amazon Prime series introduces Mike November (Michael Kelly) in season 2 as a valuable aid to Jack Ryan (John Krasinski). Although the character is not a Tom Clancy original, Mike November may be inspired by another one of Jack Ryan's allies. As is the case with many elements of the espionage genre, there’s more than meets the eye to Mike November.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan season 2 follows the titular character on a mission to Venezuela, where he becomes embroiled in political warfare while investigating an international arms deal. Recurring character Mike November works as a CIA field officer stationed in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas who assists Jack Ryan on his mission. Mike November becomes a valuable ally for Ryan throughout seasons 2 and 3 - though the clever meaning behind Mike...