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Cypher

Cypher
★ 6.2/10•2021•43m•TV-14•Crime•Action & Adventure
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Everyone has something to hide.

Will Scott, one of the FBI's leading crypto-analysts is hired to crack a heavily coded document. He soon discovers it's a hit list, putting him in the cross-hairs of the bad guys who want it back. Will must navigate the murky waters of loyalty and betrayal amongst an underground ring of hackers, hit men, and FBI agents - all as the clock ticks in pursuit of the latest targets.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 19, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - The CodeE143m

The Code

When the FBI discover a mysterious ciphered document, they call in one of the best cryptanalyst: Will Scott. As he tries to balance fatherhood and his work, what he deciphers puts his own life at risk.

Mar 19, 2021

Episode 2 - Deadman WalkingE243m

Deadman Walking

The mysterious people after the hit list fake Will's death. Now he tries to stay off the streets, and meets a mysterious woman named Claire who takes him in. Will contacts his FBI best friend, Kurt, and suffers the sting of betrayal.

Mar 19, 2021

Episode 3 - A Dead EndE344m

A Dead End

Will tries to figure out who Kurt was working for, and he returns to Claire's so they can crack the rest of the ciphered list together. Other ominous, interested parties give the FBI investigation team reason to be concerned about who this crypto-analyst "Will" actually is and which side he's on.

Mar 19, 2021

Episode 4 - Welcome BackE444m

Welcome Back

Will and Claire rush to reach the next victim of The List before it's too late, all while Will tries to stay undercover and appear "dead." The FBI team experience some breakthroughs in their investigation as they try to get to the bottom of those responsible for the death of several FBI agents.

Mar 19, 2021

Episode 5 - Second DeathE545m

Second Death

Will reconnects with daughter Anna and she promises to keep his secret. The FBI talk with Will's ex-wife and daughter and their frenzy to catch Will increases when Will and Claire slip up and blow their cover. Meanwhile, Will deciphers the next target on The List.

Mar 19, 2021

Episode 6 - Achilles' HeelE643m

Achilles' Heel

When the FBI locates a copy of the list, they bring in a new cryptographer to crack the code. Will visits a hacker friend and discovers a new lead to unlock Kurt's phone, which reveals new information about Claire.

Mar 19, 2021

Episode 7 - The Snake and the MouseE749m

The Snake and the Mouse

Claire reveals her true colors and who she works for, and her boss Chris kidnaps Anna so Will feels the pressure to solve the rest of the code. Will returns to the FBI team when he realizes he can't keep going it alone, but both parties struggle to trust one another.

Mar 19, 2021

E843m

Turning the Page

The FBI arrests and interrogates one of Chris' men, who also turns out to be an agent's lover. Will works with the FBI to plan an operation to rescue Anna in time, but just when things seem like they're going according to plan, The List reveals one final, horrible secret.

Mar 19, 2021

Actors

Martin Dingle Wall

Martin Dingle Wall

Will

John J. Jordan

John J. Jordan

Andre

Jaclyn Hales

Jaclyn Hales

Claire

Lauren Gravitt

Lauren Gravitt

Anna

Brian Krause

Brian Krause

Robert

Eve Mauro

Eve Mauro

Rees

Mary Helen Schmidt

Mary Helen Schmidt

Leah

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