Chimerica

Synopsis

Photojournalist Lee Berger, famous for capturing the image of Tank Man in Tiananmen Square in 1989, sets out on a dangerous journey to find him.

First Air Date: 2019-04-17

Last Air Date: 2019-05-08

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Lucy Kirkwood

Networks: Channel 4

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Ep. 1: Kodak Ergo Sum (2019-04-17)

As the 2016 US Presidential election approaches, photojournalist Lee Berger faces accusations of creating fake news. Returning to Beijing, Lee hopes to find the truth behind his most famous photo.
Ep. 2: Gray Areas (2019-04-24)

Lee follows the trail for the Tank Man through New York. Meanwhile in Beijing, Zhang Lin faces a crisis when Joy disappears and Ming Xiaoli's condition deteriorates.
Ep. 3: The Brace Position (2019-05-01)

On the eve of election, Lee finds help from an unlikely source as businessman Tang Wen Lei points him to secrets from Senator Dubecki's past. Tess visits Zhang Lin in Beijing to help search for Joy.
Ep. 4: Neither East nor West (2019-05-08)

In the aftermath of the election, Lee's search for the Tank Man leads him to a shocking conclusion as Zhang Lin finally finds the courage to stand up to the Chinese authorities.