Napoleon Solo from 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' novels/TV shaped the charming, suave team-player spy, less brooding than Bond, more collaborative. That emphasis on partnership and witty banter during missions influenced buddy-spy dynamics in everything from 'Lethal Weapon' (though cops) to 'Burn Notice'. It showed that espionage could be fun, relying on charisma and cooperation as much as violence, creating a lighter, more ensemble-driven flavor within the genre.