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When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.
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When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.
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Episode 1
Meachum and Oliveras butt heads as the hunt for a DHS officer's killer leads Blythe's newly assembled task force all over LA… and ends with a startling revelation.
Directed by Jonathan BrownWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Milo Ventimiglia, Bogdan Yasinski, Rachel Lee Armstrong, Jonathan Togo, Cameron Gayden, Troy Blendell
Episode 2
Blythe's team heads to Mexico to pull off a daring mission for a deadly cartel in exchange for information on the shipment at the port.
Directed by Avi YouabianWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Merrick McCartha, Bogdan Yasinski, Rachel Lee Armstrong, Jonathan Togo, Cameron Gayden, J. J. Soria
Episode 3
The team stages a high stakes prison break in an attempt to gain knowledge on the identity and whereabouts of the mysterious Volchek.
Directed by Tess MaloneWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Merrick McCartha, Bogdan Yasinski, Rachel Lee Armstrong, Jonathan Togo, Daniel Chernish, Nick Bardin
Episode 4
Still reeling from their loss, the team tracks down Timur Novikov's uncle, Mikhail… and hatches a plan to lure Volchek out into the open.
Directed by Chris GrismerWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Merrick McCartha, Bogdan Yasinski, Rachel Lee Armstrong, Jonathan Togo, Daniel Chernish, Nick Bardin
Episode 5
The team pays a visit to the Belarusian consulate in search of files that could finally reveal who Volchek is… and how far he's willing to go.
Directed by Avi YouabianWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Merrick McCartha, Bogdan Yasinski, Rachel Lee Armstrong, Jonathan von Mering, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Nikolay Moss, Ryan de Quintal
Episode 6
The team follows a new lead out to the California desert, where their suspect isn't going down without a fight. Meanwhile, Volchek initiates the next phase of his plan.
Directed by Jonathan BrownWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Bogdan Yasinski, Rachel Lee Armstrong, Jonathan von Mering, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Nikolay Moss
Episode 7
While the team splits up to pursue a trio of new leads, consul general Astapov's security detail attempts to persuade Volchek to abandon his plans... by force.
Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Merrick McCartha, Bogdan Yasinski, Jonathan von Mering, Ryan de Quintal
Episode 8
The team races to try and catch Volchek as he begins to deploy his weapons of mass destruction around Los Angeles.
Directed by Nina Lopez-CorradoWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Bogdan Yasinski, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Matt Kaminsky
Episode 9
With their leader fighting for his life and Meachum's medical condition worsening by the minute, the team finally comes face to face with the true nature of their enemy's plans as time is running out to stop him.
Directed by Jonathan BrownWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Bogdan Yasinski, Jonathan von Mering, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Matt Kaminsky, Eddie Aguirre
Episode 10
The task force violently confronts Volchek to save a city of millions. As the smoke clears and Meachum works to resolve his medical issues, a new threat emerges from Secret Service agent Ryan Fitzgerald.
Directed by Lisa RobinsonWritten by Derek HaasGuest stars Merrick McCartha, Bogdan Yasinski, Jonathan von Mering, Matt Kaminsky
Episode 11
Shepherd works to decipher the manifesto recovered at Cabin 6 while the rest of the team pursues a suspect on the run.
Directed by Rashidi Natara HarperWritten by Derek Haas
Episode 12
As another death ratchets up the pressure, the team makes a startling new discovery about their suspect.
Directed by Lisa RobinsonWritten by Derek Haas
Episode 13
The team zeroes in on a suspect and moves for a take-down... but soon find one of their own in grave danger.
Directed by Jonathan BrownWritten by Derek Haas
Episode information updated Sep 9, 2026
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Jensen AcklesMark Meachum
Jessica CamachoAmber Oliveras
Eric DaneNathan Blythe
Violett BeaneEvan Shepherd
Uli LatukefuLucas Finau
Elliot KnightKeyonte Bell
Merrick McCarthaDistrict Attorney Grayson Valwell
Milo VentimigliaRobert Darden
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Derek Haas ProductionsUnited States
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