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The Brink

The Brink
★ 7.0/10•2015•30m•TV-MA•Comedy
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Three top U.S. government and military officials scramble to prevent World War 3 from happening amidst the chaos of a geopolitical crisis.

StatusCanceled
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 21, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE130m

Pilot

An unlikely trio try to prevent World War III: the U.S. secretary of state in Washington, D.C.; a low-level diplomat in Islamabad; and a stressed-out Navy fighter pilot on an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.

Jun 21, 2015

Episode 2 - Half-CockedE230m

Half-Cocked

Alex is captured by Zaman's soldiers and subjected to intense interrogation when they suspect he's working for the CIA. Walter begs the president to delay the air strikes until he can reach someone in the Pakistani government, and Zeke and Glenn continue their high-stakes mission under extreme circumstances.

Jun 28, 2015

Episode 3 - Baghdad My AssE330m

Baghdad My Ass

Alex needs to get to the U.S. embassy to send a message to Walter, but he'll have to get past the ambassador to do it. Meanwhile, Zeke and Glenn land in the brig to await their disciplinary hearing, and Walter's desperate flight to India could be in jeopardy due to a medical emergency.

Jul 5, 2015

Episode 4 - I'll Never Be BatmanE430m

I'll Never Be Batman

Alex gets advice from Walter before his crucial rendezvous with Raja. Walter works around a medical emergency and interference from above to cut a deal with India's foreign minister. Zeke realizes he's promised more than he can deliver to the women in his life.

Jul 12, 2015

Episode 5 - Swim, Shmuley, SwimE530m

Swim, Shmuley, Swim

Zeke and Glenn are rescued by an eccentric English couple after escaping their armed captors. Alex and Rafiq find Fareeda hiding at her school with a group of female students who have nowhere to go. Walter defies the president by flying to Israel to meet with the prime minister.

Jul 19, 2015

Episode 6 - Tweet Tweet TweetE630m

Tweet Tweet Tweet

Walter runs into Joanne in Tel Aviv and tries to use her new position to his advantage. Zeke and Glenn, who are being held hostage by Martin and Vanessa, agree to participate in role-playing games in hopes of being released. Kittredge shares a revolutionary dream with Alex.

Jul 26, 2015

Episode 7 - Sticky WicketE730m

Sticky Wicket

Zeke is challenged to a fight. En route to DC, Walter fakes a medical emergency to force an unscheduled landing. With the American Embassy on lockdown, Alex plots an escape.

Aug 2, 2015

Episode 8 - Who's Grover Cleveland?E830m

Who's Grover Cleveland?

With tensions rising in Islamabad, Walter tries to convince the President to act with caution. On the aircraft carrier, Zeke must deal with the women in his life before he and his fellow pilots get new orders. Inside the Embassy, Alex tries to make amends with Rafiq and Fareeda.

Aug 9, 2015

Episode 9 - Just a Little Crazy TalkE930m

Just a Little Crazy Talk

Walter tries to strike a deal with Zaman's highest-ranking general. Zeke and Glenn find a way to pass the time after being grounded. With Rafiq translating, Alex tries to figure out if and when he should initiate Walter's "Plan B."

Aug 16, 2015

Episode 10 - There Will Be ConsequencesE1030m

There Will Be Consequences

Season One Finale. With a global crisis looming, Zeke and Glenn once again find themselves in a compromised state. Walter tries to diffuse the situation with various heads of state via videoconference; Alex attempts to connect with Zaman on a personal level.

Aug 23, 2015

Actors

Jack Black

Jack Black

Alex Talbot

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Walter Larson

Pablo Schreiber

Pablo Schreiber

Zeke Tilson

Aasif Mandvi

Aasif Mandvi

Rafiq Massoud

Eric Ladin

Eric Ladin

Glenn Taylor

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

President Julian Navarro

Maribeth Monroe

Maribeth Monroe

Kendra Peterson

Megan Suri

Megan Suri

Samira

Meera Syal

Meera Syal

Naeema

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