Shortly after a US Army unit destroy a terrorist cell in Mali Sgt. Odelle Ballard discovers encrypted files on a terrorist's computer that show that American company SOC has been funding the terrorists in order to provide a threat for them to counter
and earn vast amounts in the process. Shortly afterwards the unit is attacked by private military group OSELA leaving Ballard the sole survivor. With the evidence against SOC she soon meets a local boy, Aslam, who helps her as she struggles to get out of Africa while avoiding both OSELA operatives and local terrorists. Back in the states it is reported that the entire team was killed but rumours about Odelle's survival soon start circulating. In parallel stories former U.S. Attorney, Pete Decker discovers that corruption at his new employer; SOC, and activist Harrison Walters learns of a conspiracy when he and a friend hack into Sgt. Ballard's email account
as the plot thickens things get more and more dangerous for all involved.
This thirteen part drama starts well with the exciting events in the Malian desert immediately grabbing the viewer's attention. This establishes the basic set up for the series as Odelle meets Aslan and goes on the run. We are quickly introduced to most of the other protagonists and see that they too will find themselves in real danger. The story moves at a fairly fast pace with plenty of tense moments this is a good thing as story is rather far-fetched. In particular it is a little hard to believe that Odelle could survive all the encounters with various threats. I thought Anna Friel did a fine job in the role however even though she looks younger than she really is it is hard to believe that she is a combat soldier. The rest of the cast were also impressive enabling us to believe in their characters even when the situation got rather far-fetched. Most of the series plot strands are tied up by the end but some are left hanging and others appear to be being set up; clearly the creators were hoping for a second series but as it is apparently cancelled we'll just have to decide for ourselves what happens next. Overall a decent action/conspiracy thriller but if you are expecting another 'Homeland' you are likely to be disappointed.
This thirteen part drama starts well with the exciting events in the Malian desert immediately grabbing the viewer's attention. This establishes the basic set up for the series as Odelle meets Aslan and goes on the run. We are quickly introduced to most of the other protagonists and see that they too will find themselves in real danger. The story moves at a fairly fast pace with plenty of tense moments this is a good thing as story is rather far-fetched. In particular it is a little hard to believe that Odelle could survive all the encounters with various threats. I thought Anna Friel did a fine job in the role however even though she looks younger than she really is it is hard to believe that she is a combat soldier. The rest of the cast were also impressive enabling us to believe in their characters even when the situation got rather far-fetched. Most of the series plot strands are tied up by the end but some are left hanging and others appear to be being set up; clearly the creators were hoping for a second series but as it is apparently cancelled we'll just have to decide for ourselves what happens next. Overall a decent action/conspiracy thriller but if you are expecting another 'Homeland' you are likely to be disappointed.