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Season 1 – Rubicon

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Nothing is as it appears to be for Will Travers, a beleaguered and brilliant analyst with the American Policy Institute, a New York-based federal intelligence agency. When he's faced with a shocking tragedy, he starts to uncover clues that could point to a complex conspiracy ... but in searching for the truth he also struggles with issues of mistrust, power, control and paranoia. Just another day at the office for the protagonist Will, who with every question he asks descends further into a mysterious, dangerous world.
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Rubicon — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Rubicon creates an intellectual puzzle for the mind that is pieced together with skillful writing, acting, and carefully-crafted storytelling.

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Chris Taylor Daily Telegraph (UK) Yet, despite being one of the most intelligent and smartly written dramas of 2010, its glacial pace marked it out for cancellation from an early stage. Oct 23, 2018 Full Review Nancy DeWolf Smith Wall Street Journal It takes itself so seriously that it is a contender for the most pretentious entry on the already crowded field of conspiracy-theory dramas. Aug 1, 2010 Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Rubicon is not a show for the impatience, and it has the kind of ambitions that could set viewers up for a letdown. But so far, I admire its intelligence. Aug 1, 2010 Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba "Rubicon" relies on the tropes of most dramas, like ominous string music and a snail's paced narrative, releasing just enough plot points to make you wonder what the hell this show is all about. Jun 19, 2018 Full Review David Bianculli NPR's Fresh Air Each one is a little more frightening and mind-blowing. May 15, 2018 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) For a show that's supposed to be a spy thriller, there aren't a whole lot of thrills in Rubicon. Aug 1, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C From reading the other reviews, it appears that many people did not appreciate its complexity. I have to admit that while I enjoyed it immensely, I would not watch it too late at night or with a lot of other people around that wanted to socialize. You kinda sorta had to pay attention because clues were dropped constantly. Hard to tell who was on what side if you weren't paying close attention. Made it a practice to turn the TV to something else around 10 pm or I'd just be rewatching it tomorrow. I was a little frustrated by Travers resistance to the reality of his circumstances but probably realistic. If you think that you have a great job that you really wanted and to which you are eminently well suited, how willing would you actually be to accept that it was in reality something else entirely. Somewhat maddening to accompany Travers in his journey. Found myself wanting to yell at him on the TV but that sort of involvement is a sign of good character development. Really wish that they hadn't cancelled it but it was the sort of story that has an actual ending. Hard to write more after it ends. That's usually when it jumps the shark. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Tigger S Thinking mans Homeland. Should have been another series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/23 Full Review Myles H It's painfully slow, and mixes up some incredibly implausible stories while trying to be serious. I wish I had skipped this show. It's not very good. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member So good why no season 2 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member minimum music and story goes slow, but great acting tells all. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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James Badge Dale

Will Travers

Lauren Hodges

Tanya MacGaffin

Dallas Roberts

Miles Fiedler

Jessica Collins

Maggie Young

Christopher Evan Welch

Grant Test

Arliss Howard

Kale Ingram

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 1, 2010 Gone in the Teeth Will suffers a shocking tragedy; Katherine questions her husbands unexpected suicide. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 1, 2010 The First Day of School Will's first day as the boss; message left by David; Tom has a secret life. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 8, 2010 Keep the Ends Out Grief and confusion over Tom's death; Maggie's husband asks for forgiveness; David's son visits. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 15, 2010 The Outsider The team must make an important decision while Will is in DC; a suspicious voicemail on Tom's cell phone. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 22, 2010 Connect the Dots Will suspects someone at API; Katherine takes matters into her own hands. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 29, 2010 Look to the Ant Ingram makes Will an offer; Katherine finds a link; Craig takes Sophie for the night. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 5, 2010 The Truth Will Out The FBI puts API on lock down; Katherine realizes she is not safe in her own home. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 12, 2010 Caught in the Suck The CIA asks Miles and Tanya to oversee the interrogation of a captured Al Queda member; Will looks into Atlas MacDowell; Katherine receives a mysterious envelope. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 19, 2010 No Honesty in Men Will decides to move out of his apartment; a new analyst joins the team; Katherine reaches out to Tom's ex-wife for answers about his past. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 26, 2010 In Whom We Trust Will secretly reaches out to Katherine and uncovers Hadas's last project; Tanya is sent to rehab; Ingram grows more suspicious of Truxton. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 3, 2010 A Good Day's Work Will gets a special assignment from Truxton; Tanya is asked to rejoin the team to help locate Kateb; a threat leaves Katherine afraid to leave her house. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 10, 2010 Wayward Sons API joins forces with the FBI and CIA to locate a terrorist before he strikes; Ingram uses an unlikely source to keep Katherine safe. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 17, 2010 You Never Can Win Will uncovers the missing link between Truxton and Hadas's death; Katherine discovers the truth behind her husband's suicide. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Henry Bromell
Network
AMC
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 1, 2010