Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from death row. The FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case, as he was the one responsible for Carroll’s capture in 2003. Ryan, working closely with an FBI team, including Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, piece together the ever-growing web of murders orchestrated by the devious Carroll.
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Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from death row. The FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case, as he was the one responsible for Carroll’s capture in 2003. Ryan, working closely with an FBI team, including Mike Weston and FBI Specialist Debra Parker, piece together the ever-growing web of murders orchestrated by the devious Carroll.
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With Joe Carroll awaiting execution on death row and all signs of his following erased, Ryan Hardy has moved on from the dark events of his past. But his newfound happiness is shattered when a series of brutally staged tableaus threatens to tear open old wounds. Ryan and his team are forced to unravel a twisted web of violence before it destroys them all - leading them to face a terrifying truth: Joe Carroll was just the beginning.
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Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Alexi Hawley, Brett MahoneyGuest stars Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Felix Solis, Michael Irby, Ruth Kearney, Kayla Mae Maloney, Kristen Bush, Gibson Frazier
Ryan believes he has found the connection between Andrew and Mark, but he and the FBI are still unsure if - and how - Joe Carroll might be connected. Meanwhile, tension between Mark, Kyle and Daisy mounts and Ryan soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, in which facing the truth is the only thing that will set him free.
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Directed by Rob SeidenglanzWritten by Barry O'BrienGuest stars Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Felix Solis, Michael Irby, Ruth Kearney, Hunter Parrish, Kyle Barisich, Glenn Fleshler
After a devastating loss, Ryan, Weston and Max aim to hunt down who is responsible and make them pay, leading Ryan to take a risk with deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Mark questions the loyalty of Kyle and Daisy, causing tensions to rise amongst the group.
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Directed by Gary LoveWritten by Brynn MaloneGuest stars Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Kristen Bush, Hunter Parrish, Glenn Fleshler, Joy Osmanski, April Hernandez Castillo
As Mark, Kyle and Daisy plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, which gives them a leg up in the case.
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Directed by Nicole KassellWritten by Jeff Eckerle, Marilyn OsbornGuest stars Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Hunter Parrish, Anna Wood, Hannah Marks, Max Carver, Shawn Andrews
On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.
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Directed by Marcos SiegaGuest stars Valerie Cruz, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Hunter Parrish, Anna Wood, Cotter Smith, Michael Michele, Maceo Oliver
With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion up until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession.
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Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Brett MahoneyGuest stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Kyle Barisich, Cotter Smith, Michael Gaston, Tim Guinee, Allison Mack, Elia Monte-Brown
With only a few days before Joe Carroll's execution, Ryan and Mike shift their focus to a new threat. Meanwhile, after being approved to start work again, Max rejoins the task force and comes dangerously close to a deadly menace.
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Directed by Sylvain WhiteWritten by Liz SczudloGuest stars John Lafayette, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Tim Guinee, Mike Colter, Manny Montana, Chris Beetem, Susan Kelechi Watson, Conor Romero
The FBI closes in on a suspect whom they believe to be the culprit behind the latest murders, but Ryan believes the killer is still out there, leading him to dig deeper into dangerous territory. Meanwhile, Joe undergoes evaluation in the days leading up to his execution and a new threat tries to cover his tracks.
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Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Mary Leah SuttonGuest stars Valerie Cruz, Mike Colter, Susan Kelechi Watson, Anais Lee, Nathanael Small, Julie Ann Emery, David Pittu, Randy Kovitz
After the latest shocking discovery, Ryan finds himself being tracked by the new illusive killer and a game of cat-and-mouse begins leading them both back to Joe Carroll, for different reasons. Meanwhile, Max and Mike look for a stolen clue and Mark makes a shocking decision.
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Directed by David S. TuttmanWritten by Barry O'BrienGuest stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Kyle Barisich, Mike Colter, Mouzam Makkar, Evan Hall, Bill Dawes, Rula Sirhan Gardenier
With Joe Carroll's execution day upon them, the team remains on edge, expecting that he won't go easily. Their fears are realized when a hostage situation at the prison forces Ryan to go in alone, as the whole world watches.
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Directed by David McWhirterWritten by Alexi HawleyGuest stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, J. Tucker Smith, Mouzam Makkar, Alex McKenna, Nat Cassidy, Gregory Konow, Jason Furlani, Cory Fernandez
The investigation leads the team to a dangerous serial killer linked to Theo, while Theo and Penny seek refuge from an unknown source with the means of helping them disappear. Meanwhile, Ryan struggles with recent events, sending him into a downward spiral, and the search continues into which agent has been accessing Daisy’s laptop from inside the FBI.
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Directed by Marcos SiegaGuest stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Alex McKenna, Michael Ealy, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Robert Sedgwick, Diane Neal, Annet Mahendru
An increasingly reckless Ryan continues his search for Theo, as Mark and Daisy discover information that leads them closer to the FBI than ever and puts Mike in a dangerous situation.
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Directed by Nicole KassellWritten by Jeff Eckerle, Marilyn OsbornGuest stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ruth Kearney, Michael Ealy, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Annet Mahendru, James McMenamin, Monique Gabriela Curnen
A deadly deal is made, but things don’t go as planned, and Ryan makes a decision for his future.
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Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Liz Sczudlo, Mary Leah SuttonGuest stars Ruth Kearney, Michael Ealy, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Diane Neal, Blake DeLong, Korey Jackson, James McMenamin
The FBI hunt for Theo continues and the stakes are higher than ever as some of their own come under attack.
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Directed by Rob SeidenglanzWritten by Brynn Malone, Michael McGraleGuest stars Valerie Cruz, Ruth Kearney, Kristen Bush, Kyle Barisich, Shayne Coleman, Michael Ealy, Jonathan Walker, Annet Mahendru
Kevin Williamson, Alexi Hawley, Brett Mahoney, Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster, Vincent Angell, Lizzie Mickery, Scott Reynolds, Shintaro Shimosawa, Barry O'Brien, Marilyn Osborn, Brynn Malone, Seamus Kevin Fahey
