The Brink (2015)

Name: The Brink
Rating: 7.1

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 7.1

IMDb

Synopsis

Three top U.S. government and military officials scramble to prevent World War 3 from happening amidst the chaos of a geopolitical crisis.

First Air Date: 2015-06-21

Last Air Date: 2015-08-23

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Kim Benabib, Roberto Benabib

Networks: HBO

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Top Cast

Jack Black as Alex Talbot
Tim Robbins as Walter Larson
Pablo Schreiber as Zeke Tilson
Aasif Mandvi as Rafiq Massoud
Eric Ladin as Glenn Taylor
Esai Morales as President Julian Navarro
Maribeth Monroe as Kendra Peterson
Megan Suri as Samira
Ido Mor as Chief of Security
Scott Ferrara as Pilot #1

Seasons

None (2015)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2015-06-21)

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.
Ep. 2: Half-Cocked (2015-06-28)

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.
Ep. 3: Baghdad My Ass (2015-07-05)

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.
Ep. 4: I'll Never Be Batman (2015-07-12)

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.
Ep. 5: Swim, Shmuley, Swim (2015-07-19)

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.
Ep. 6: Tweet Tweet Tweet (2015-07-26)

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.
Ep. 7: Sticky Wicket (2015-08-02)

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.
Ep. 8: Who's Grover Cleveland? (2015-08-09)

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.
Ep. 9: Just a Little Crazy Talk (2015-08-16)

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."
Ep. 10: There Will Be Consequences (2015-08-23)

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.