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The risk of World War III is real, thanks to a paranoid Pakistan army general who gains control of the country and its formidable nuclear arsenal. The global crisis sets into motion a risky plan that entangles three disparate, desperate Americans -- womanizing, often inebriated Secretary of State Walter Larson, lowly Foreign Service officer Alex Talbot, and supreme yet compromised Navy fighter pilot Zeke Tilson. Co-executive produced by Jerry Weintraub, Roberto Benabib and Jay Roach, the dark comedy series stars Tim Robbins ("Mystic River") as Larson, Jack Black ("School of Rock") as Talbot, and Pablo Schreiber ("The Wire") as Tilson, with additional cast members including Aasif Mandvi, Maribeth Monroe, Eric Ladin, Esai Morales and Carla Gugino.
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Critics Consensus
The Brink avoids disaster thanks to the game efforts of a talented cast, but they - and viewers - deserve political satire with a sharper bite.
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Episode 1
Aired Jun 21, 2015
Pilot
In Islamabad, Alex Talbot asks his driver to take him to a bazaar where they encounter a violent protest; Secretary of State Walter Larson must attend an emergency White House meeting; Zeke urges his wife to send more product for his side business.
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Episode 2
Aired Jun 28, 2015
Half-Cocked
President Navarro and Defense Secretary Grey order a military response to General Zaman's threats; Walter agues that an air strike could start a world war; Zaman's men threaten Rafiq's family; Glenn accidentally launches a missile.
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Episode 3
Aired Jul 5, 2015
Baghdad My Ass
Alex tries to get a message to Walter; Walter is greeted with personal and professional surprises; Zeke and Glenn await their inquiry into the downed drone.
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Episode 4
Aired Jul 12, 2015
I'll Never Be Batman
Walter defies his doctor's orders and meets with the Indian foreign minister; Zeke contemplates leading a double life; Alex tries to deliver a package to Raja.
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Episode 5
Aired Jul 19, 2015
Swim, Shmuley, Swim
Zeke and Glenn narrowly escape two armed men in a tribal region; Alex and Rafiq go to Fareeda's school; Walter pays an unscheduled visit to the Israeli foreign minister.
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Episode 6
Aired Jul 26, 2015
Tweet Tweet Tweet
Walter encounters Joanne in Tel Aviv; Zeke and Glenn are held hostage by Martin and Vanessa; Alex meets with Kittredge.
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Episode 7
Aired Aug 2, 2015
Sticky Wicket
Zeke is challenged to a fight; while en route to Washington, Walter fakes a medical emergency to force an unscheduled landing; Alex plots an escape.
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Episode 8
Aired Aug 9, 2015
Who's Grover Cleveland?
Walter tries to convince the president to act with caution; Zeke is forced to deal with the women in his life; Alex tries to make amends with Rafiq and Fareeda.
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Episode 9
Aired Aug 16, 2015
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 they are grounded; Alex tries to figure out when he should initiate Walter's "Plan B."
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Episode 10
Aired Aug 23, 2015
There Will Be Consequences
Zeke and Glenn find themselves in a compromised state; Walter tries to defuse a tense situation via videoconference; Alex tries to connect with Zaman on a personal level.
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Matthew Gilbert
Boston Globe
I found the Dr. Strangelove-like series, which was created by brothers Roberto and Kim Benabib, consistently entertaining, if not hysterical, and plotted with care, so that three distinct story lines dovetail nicely.
Jun 23, 2015
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Andy Greenwald
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It's a jumbled, cocky misfire of a series.
Jun 23, 2015
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Robert Lloyd
Los Angeles Times
[It] keeps generally on the right side of things by virtue of the excellence and exuberance of the performances, which add flesh where needed; by moving fast enough to keep ahead of your second thoughts; and by spreading the ridiculousness around.
Jun 22, 2015
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Randy Dankievitch
TV Over Mind
This is not Veep, nor is it a funny version of 24 - The Brink lies somewhere beneath the two, and yet, manages to capture neither, all while being an unfunny mess of sex and "cultural jokes".
Mar 11, 2020
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Ricardo De Querol
El Pais (Spain)
The good thing about The Brink is that you laugh out loud. The bad thing is that it is not so unlikely. [Full Review in Spanish]
Apr 1, 2019
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Alci Rengifo
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In a way the audience who should watch this documentary immediately are progressives, because it is a fascinating, unnerving portrait that goes right into the heart of the beast.
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Ashley C
Pretty sure this show was cancelled because it was too accurate and the US Government forces them to shut it down. The two Navy Pilots are spot on as is everything that goes down on that ship. This show was so funny and so close to reality (assuming that's why it was cancelled).
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Arun B
Life is tragedy or comedy.
This is one of the high level must watch comedy series, which liberates us from our tragic real life world affairs momentary.
High five to the producer / production house and entire team. This wouldn't have been easy to pitch or produce.
Try now with OTT platforms, might have better acceptance there than cable network.
I wish current nightmare of a woke culture could grow up and mature into this genre.
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11/16/21
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Audience Member
funny, satirical and in a way shows the sad truth
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01/09/23
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Great casting, fantastic comedic timing, and actual progression with stakes and even death. No this is not a world changing comedy, but it's far above the average that's on TV right now. If you liked Better Off Ted then you'll love this show. The comedy isn't based in unrealistic slapstick or people being terrible at their jobs while playing passive aggressive baseball. The feel is somewhere between dark comedy and Aaron Sorkin pacing.
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Tried really hard to give this a fair shot but only lasted 12 minutes. Glad I bailed because this is extremely weak!
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01/09/23
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One of the smartest, funniest shows on the air. Great writing, directing, acting across the board.
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