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Season 1 – The Assets

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This dramatic series goes back to 1985 to chronicle the real-life pursuit of Aldrich Ames, a man who turned out to be one of the most notorious traitors in U.S. history. The search is led by Sandy Grimes, a beautiful wife and mother, who is leading a double life as a counter-intelligence officer at the CIA -- the keeper of the nation's secrets -- during the Cold War. Sandy and her partner, Jeanne Vertefeuile, are in a race against time as they search for their mole, Aldrich Ames, and try to protect other intelligence officers from being captured and killed.
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Despite the occasional suspense and intrigue, The Assets ultimately misses the mark with its unoriginal take on Cold War espionage and rather predictable ending.

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Dorothy Rabinowitz Wall Street Journal 01/10/2014
Paul Rhys is thoroughly compelling as the shabby-looking Ames-bumbling, maddened by fear as he senses danger, but with a touch, still, of prim arrogance about him. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 01/06/2014
For all the talk this season about "limited series," The Assets offers the advantage of being exactly that - a self-contained story and temporary commitment. Go to Full Review Joanne Ostrow Denver Post 01/03/2014
Not a brilliant effort, but worth a look. Go to Full Review Anne Louise Bannon Your Family Viewer 01/07/2014
It is suspenseful and tight, but not overwhelmingly violent, especially considering the subject matter. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 01/06/2014
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The Assets just can't get untracked, lumbering through its first two hours without any sense of purpose, style or urgency. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Guide 01/06/2014
The Assets reduces the complex world of espionage to laughably simplistic terms: "We are both spies, and I caught you spying!" bellows a KGB brute to a captured agent. Nyet thanks. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Paul Rhys

Aldrich Ames

Jodie Whittaker

Sandy Grimes

Harriet Walter

Jeanne Vertefeuille

Stuart Milligan

Arthur O'Neill

Julian Ovenden

Gary Grimes

Christina Cole

Louisa Tilton

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 2, 2014 My Name Is Aldrich Ames A rendezvous with a valuable asset goes awry; CIA officer Sandy Grimes' investigation into the situation reveals more than she expected. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 9, 2014 Jewel in the Crown A high-ranking KGB officer, Vitaly Yurchenko, defects to the United States; Aldrich Ames considers drastic measures when Yurchenko reveals knowledge of a CIA mole. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 21, 2014 Trip to Vienna The FBI and CIA go after Edward Lee Howard after Yurchenko's disclosure; Ames bonds with Yurchenko during a trip. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 28, 2014 What's Done Is Done After realizing a breach remains at the CIA, Sandy clashes with Jeanne Vertefeuille; Ames feels rattled by Vertefeuille's presence. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 27, 2014 Check Mate Sandy and Jeanne continue to clash; a possible asset claims to have important information about a communications breach. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 27, 2014 Small Useless Truth This dramatic series goes back to 1985 to chronicle the real-life pursuit of Aldrich Ames, a man who turned out to be one of the most notorious traitors in U.S. history. The search is led by Sandy Grimes, a beautiful wife and mother, who is leading a double life as a counter-intelligence officer at the CIA -- the keeper of the nation's secrets -- during the Cold War. Sandy and her partner, Jeanne Vertefeuile, are in a race against time as they search for their mole, Aldrich Ames, and try to protect other intelligence officers from being captured and killed. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 3, 2014 The Straw Poll This dramatic series goes back to 1985 to chronicle the real-life pursuit of Aldrich Ames, a man who turned out to be one of the most notorious traitors in U.S. history. The search is led by Sandy Grimes, a beautiful wife and mother, who is leading a double life as a counter-intelligence officer at the CIA -- the keeper of the nation's secrets -- during the Cold War. Sandy and her partner, Jeanne Vertefeuile, are in a race against time as they search for their mole, Aldrich Ames, and try to protect other intelligence officers from being captured and killed. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 3, 2014 Avenger CIA counter-intelligence officer Sandy Grimes works to keep Soviet intelligence officers from being exposed by a mole in her organization. Details

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The Assets — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Rudy Bednar, Trygve Allister Diesen
Executive Producer
Morgan Hertzan, Rudy Bednar, Andrew Chapman
Screenwriter
David Handelman, Bruce Terris
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 2, 2014