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Season 1 – American Odyssey

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After a battle in North Africa, a team of American soldiers discover that one of the men they killed was al-Qaida's top man. An investigation into his computer files suggest a big U.S. corporation is funneling money to terrorists, but U.S. Special Forces attack the team before they can tell anyone. Sgt. Odelle Ballard survives and joins forces with corporate lawyer Peter Decker, who is working on a merger for the company in question, and political activist Harrison Walters, who has stumbled upon evidence of the conspiracy, himself. The three try to save their country and themselves by exposing the people behind the cover-up.
American Odyssey — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

With a been-there-seen-that premise and multiple muddled plots, American Odyssey can't escape the shadows of its superior predecessors in an age of solid spy/action television.

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Allison Keene Collider 12/07/2018
3/5
In a TV landscape filled with muddled motivations, NBC's American Odyssey feels -- at least, at its start -- like a saga that's easy to root for. Go to Full Review Jonathon Dornbush Entertainment Weekly 12/07/2018
American Odyssey wants to be everything other multinational, interweaving government thrillers have been, and in the end feels like a pale imitation of its better brethren. Go to Full Review Alessandra Stanley New York Times 12/07/2018
Even without Aslam, American Odyssey would hold its own; it's an exhilarating thriller that pits a disparate group of people against an insidious military-industrial conspiracy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/20/2019 Wow this was outstanding. Not sure why it was cancelled. These networks make many horrible decisions...like Enemy Within-just stupid when you cancel a show with a great plot and acting. See more Callison D @Moscow 10/19/2019 Interesting but I wanted more out of this 13 episode series. Odelle was a great character, as was Aslam, and Luc. A lot of different character stories, all related. None of them really worked out in a satisfying way. The last episode was a unfinished, as though they clearly expected a Season 2. Harrison, the stereotype grassroots guy was a fascinating, if not stereotyped character, altho his hand wound was never really explained and you kept thinking he was going to die from an infection. Various character cliches. Still something somewhat interesting, I have seen a lot better. Definitely needed Odelle to have much much more of a romance with Luc. the drug-dealing Luc character was the hottest TV character ever! Other characters dangled out of sight, left hanging. Unfinished ending. After reading other reviews, I agree that Netflix should pick this up, because they could probably do something great with a Season 2. Bring back the same actors! See more 10/12/2019 This was a great show! Rotten Tomatoes, you are the rotten ones for ranking it so low. The show deserved a Season 2. See more 08/16/2018 This series starts pretty well, then we dive in clichés after clichés and lots of mistakes. Everything is so obvious, there is no suspense! The French guy is a cliché too! Can you tell me why you can find alcohol, parties and women wearing short clothes in Algeria and also along the beach? That's untrue! Algeria is not a country for tourists since a long time! That's totally ridiculous! Everything is exaggerated and you can't believe the story! I watched it until the end to see if something more believable will happen, but no! See more 03/23/2017 NETFLIX Please pick this up and bring us more, seriously dont understand what all these negative reviews are all about, they must all work for the competition. liking this more than homeland atm.. See more 01/17/2017 Superb acting from the main actors brings more depth to this than some of the others of this genre. Frail and Ghazoui in particular excell but the supporting cast are more than up to the job. Near the end, the plot line got a bit ropey - too much packed into season 1 but a great effort that could have grown into more. Shame on NBC for not having the courage of their original conviction. See more Read all reviews
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Anna Friel

Odelle Ballard

Peter Facinelli

Peter Decker

Jake Robinson

Harrison Walters

Jim True-Frost

Ron Ballard

Treat Williams

Colonel Stephen Glen

Nate Mooney

Bob Offer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 5, 2015 Gone Elvis Sgt. Odelle Ballard obtains files that prove a major U.S. corporation is secretly funding terrorists; litigator Pete Decker uncovers corruption in the private sphere; activist Harrison Walters suspects a government cover-up. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 12, 2015 Oscar Mike Sgt. Odelle Ballard tries to avoid detection during her pilgrimage through the desert with Aslam; Bob is reluctant to reveal his evidence indicating Odelle is alive, making Harrison worry about his own reputation. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 2015 Drop King Odelle must prove herself valuable to an Ansar Dine interrogator; Harrison turns to his father for help; Peter uncovers evidence against Societel, putting himself in danger. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2015 Tango Uniform Aslam and Frank Majors increase their efforts to find Odelle; Peter's investigation encounters complications; Bob reveals information about Randall's death. Details Episode 5 Aired May 3, 2015 Beat Feet During her travels to a secret CIA safe house, Odelle wonders if she can trust Col. Glen; Bob and Harrison search for Randall's last source. Details Episode 6 Aired May 10, 2015 Wingman Odelle is reunited with her friend; Maya and Cameron's relationship deepens, which leaves Peter feeling worried; Harrison asks about a story his father left unfinished. Details Episode 7 Aired May 17, 2015 Soup Sandwich Peter breaks into a warehouse in hope of uncovering more evidence but his plan goes awry; Shakir Khan must fend for himself when Odelle and Aslam are forced to flee; Bob and Harrison finally make contact with someone who might have answers. Details Episode 8 Aired May 24, 2015 Kmag Yo Yo Frank's attack on Shakir Khan hits Odelle and Aslam hard; Peter makes a desperate deal; Bob gets closer to discovering the truth about Ruby; Suzanne strikes up a new friendship. Details Episode 9 Aired May 31, 2015 Figmo Luc rescues Odelle and Aslam; Odelle learns of Luc's past; in New York, Sophia helps Peter get close to Yusuf; Harrison learns the truth about Ruby with unforeseen consequences; Suzanne and Julia's bond raises questions. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 7, 2015 Fubar Bundy Odelle, Aslam and Luc must decide what to do with Frank, who is now in their keeping; Peter gets in touch with Yusuf; Ruby realizes her mission is not yet complete. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 14, 2015 Gingerbread While Odelle is held hostage, she is taken on a strange trip and forced to confront ghosts from her recent past; Peter is brought to his lowest point; Ruby and Harrison go on a romantic trip. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 21, 2015 Bug Out Odelle gets used to a new life while in Algeria with Luc and Aslam, but it doesn't last; Peter discovers Sophia Tsaldari is being forced to work with Jennifer Wachtel; Harrison finds a clue after Ruby's death. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 28, 2015 Real World As the world learns the truth about Odelle, she and Aslam hide with an associate of Luc's in Barcelona; Odelle encounters an obstacle when she gets the opportunity to talk to a reporter; Harrison tries to expose Osela. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster, Peter Horton, Simon Maxwell, Mikkel Bondesen, Henrik Bastin, Kristen Campo
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 5, 2015