American Odyssey

American Odyssey

2015
American Odyssey
American Odyssey

American Odyssey

7.3 | en | Drama

In this "Traffic"-like action drama, an international conspiracy explodes when three strangers' lives unexpectedly collide - a female soldier, a corporate lawyer and a political activist.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP13  Real World
Jun. 28,2015
Real World

As the world discovers that the truth about Odelle, she and Aslam find refuge in Barcelona with someone from Luc's past. But when Odelle finally has a chance to tell her story to reporter Isabel Rainey, she encounters an unavoidable obstacle. Meanwhile, back in New York, the truth about Societel Mining's misdeeds sends ripples through Peter's world and Harrison works to expose Osela.

EP12  Bug Out
Jun. 21,2015
Bug Out

While in Algeria with Luc and Aslam, Odelle gets used to a new life, only to ultimately be brought back to reality. Meanwhile, back in New York, Peter learns that Sophia Tsaldari is being forced to work with Jennifer Wachtel. Harrison uncovers a clue after Ruby's death.

EP11  Gingerbread
Jun. 14,2015
Gingerbread

Odelle is held hostage by an enigmatic shaman. She is then taken on a bizarre trip, during which she must face the ghosts of her past. Meanwhile, Peter's professional life and personal life take hits, and Harrison and Ruby embark on a romantic getaway.

EP10  Fubar Bundy
Jun. 07,2015
Fubar Bundy

Odelle, Aslam and Luc hold an unconscious Frank in captivity. Meanwhile, Peter at last makes contact with Yusuf Qasim, and Ruby faces the reality that her mission is not yet complete.

EP9  Figmo
May. 31,2015
Figmo

Luc comes to Odelle and Aslam's rescue, and Odelle learns about the mysterious Frenchman's past. Back in New York, Sophia Tsaldari helps Peter get closer to Yusuf Qasim and further exacerbates the rift with his family. Bob tells Harrison the truth about Ruby, which has unintended consequences. Suzanne and Julia continue to bond, raising questions for both Ron and Col. Glen.

EP8  KMAG YOYO
May. 24,2015
KMAG YOYO

Odelle and Aslam are hit hard by Frank Majors' attack on Shakir Khan. Meanwhile, a desperate Peter makes a deal with Societel Mining CEO Alex Baker, as his marriage reaches a breaking point. Bob gets closer to discovering Ruby's true identity, though what he discovers might not be enough to stop her relationship with Harrison. Also, Suzanne makes a new friend.

EP7  Soup Sandwich
May. 17,2015
Soup Sandwich

Peter breaks into a Societel Mining warehouse to uncover more evidence on the company's misdeeds, but the mission does not go as planned. Isabel Rainey comes to Club Cachette to hear Odelle's story, but Odelle and Aslam are forced to run, leaving Shakir Khan to fend for himself. Harrison and Bob finally make contact with Yusuf Qasim, a man who may have answers to their questions.

EP6  Wingman
May. 10,2015
Wingman

After seeing Aslam's picture on Shakir Kahn's television show, Odelle is finally reunited with her young friend. Maya's relationship with Cameron deepens, worrying Peter, who believes that the young man is a Societel Mining spy. Still hot on his father's trail, Harrison inquires about a story his father never finished.

EP5  Beat Feet
May. 03,2015
Beat Feet

Odelle receives orders from Col. Glen and treks to a secret CIA safe house, but it soon dawns on her that Glen might not be acting in her best interest. In New York, paranoia deepens when Peter discovers Societal Mining is investigating Joe; Harrison and Bob try to connect with Randall's last source.

EP4  Tango Uniform
Apr. 26,2015
Tango Uniform

Tension is eased between Odelle and her captor, as Aslam and Frank Majors ramp up efforts to find her. Meanwhile, a senator complicates Peter's SOC investigation; Harrison prepares to deliver the eulogy at his father's funeral; and it's revealed that there's more to Randall's death than meets the eye.

EP3  Drop King
Apr. 19,2015
Drop King

Now captive in Bamako, Odelle must prove her value to an Ansar Dine interrogator. Harrison reluctantly turns to his famous journalist father for help when he learns he has a connection to Colonel Glen. Peter finds himself in danger after uncovering new evidence against Societel.

EP2  Oscar Mike
Apr. 12,2015
Oscar Mike

Odelle tries to avoid detection while traveling through the desert with her Malian companion. Meanwhile, hacker Bob is reluctant to reveal evidence that Odelle is still alive, and Peter takes his suspicions about Societel to the Department of Justice.

EP1  Gone Elvis
Apr. 05,2015
Gone Elvis

Sgt. Odelle Ballard obtains files that prove a major U.S. corporation is secretly funding terrorists. Litigator Pete Decker uncovers corruption in the private sphere. Activist Harrison Walters suspects a government cover-up.

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7.3 | en | Drama | More Info
Released: 2015-04-05 | Released Producted By: Universal Television , Fabrik Entertainment Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.nbc.com/odyssey
Synopsis

In this "Traffic"-like action drama, an international conspiracy explodes when three strangers' lives unexpectedly collide - a female soldier, a corporate lawyer and a political activist.

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Cast

Anna Friel , Peter Facinelli , Jake Robinson

Director

Amy Kaufman

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Universal Television , Fabrik Entertainment

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xhidden99 First of all it's chick TV. Make no mistake this is a chick show. The only characters with above room temperature IQ are the women. Men are either idiots or cartoon evil. Even 12 year girls have more on the ball than army officers, US attorneys, hackers, hit men, anarchists and the like. Fair enough. But then we add in the global super conspiracy redolent of "The Following" and the implausible coincidences involving the main character and bizarre way one character is witness to murder and assaults in public in broad daylight in busy city streets that no one else pays attention to let alone call the cops and it goes down pretty fast. They really could have easily done this in 4 eps. By stretching it out slow burn style it's just dull, incomprehensible and cliché.
Paul Creeden As an American with a realistic view of the dulling of my culture by corporate media (Comcast's NBC-Universal in this case), I was still stunned by the level of absolute stupidity in this production. The writing is abysmal. Forced coincidence. Characters who are outright stupid. A nauseating sound track. Child characters who are much smarter than any adult character. The 'smart' lawyer who is shocked when his key witness gets killed by dark forces. The key whistle-blower who walks to a meeting with a government prosecutor in full uniform in the middle of the day and doesn't even use a crosswalk to cross a Manhattan street. The same lawyer shows off his extra-covert evidence to a suspect colleague and is then shocked when betrayed. The son of a renowned journalist who never asks an a undercover assassin for her press credentials and tells her every secret. The escaped soldier who cannot even pretend to be a deaf mute and makes her first phone call in safety to the commander who obviously set her up. Was this script submitted as a high school homework assignment? Even the violence is done badly. A wall of a small room explodes and manages to kill one person who happens to be the bad guy. The paramilitary bad guys appear instantly and are met with no resistance or suspicion by trained military personnel. The escaped soldier is miraculously saved over and over again with everyone around her dropping like flies. This series is a prime example of how conglomerates destroy truth in art and in media. The twisted melding of propaganda and reality perverted for mob entertainment produces crap like this every time.
jerseyjoea You can knit pick any show about details but this is entertainment and very good at that. It is a stretch to connect the dots to reality but you don't have to. Enjoy it for what it is, a quality show. All shows are somewhat flawed, Homeland, Breaking Bad, House of Cards, Etc. you can find faults if you look hard enough. I think the acting is very good as well as the storyline. Sit back, relax and enjoy.I think when you make your point you shouldn't have to streach it out to 10 lines, that's absurd. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,BLAH, BLAH, BLAH,
Bolivaro OK so first the good parts. The acting is OK, the sets are nice, the pacing is good, no forced gratuitous sex scenes, a interesting conspiracy theme and good action and variance in characters.Now to the bad parts - the parts I would call "americanitis" or simply basic "hollywood stupidity", The plot holes, damsel in distress or just "good guy not using brain".Sadly this starts as early as the first two episodes.The main plot line is the female American soldier, lost in Mali and on the blacklist of the evil corporation. Early on she meets her future helper and uses his mobile phone to get the message of her being alive out into the world - good! thats fine for the initial setup. But from now on she struggles to get any message of her being alive out into the world, despite having multiple times access to SMARTPHONES via helpers or even just in her hands throughout the series. Just a quick video, and an email...and viola! "evil government conspiracy proved" tata!!!! Instead we see her being video taped like your average terrorist victim, and then some "unforseen" incident happens by which this video tape never reaches the intended person.Then the classic "good guy stupidity" syndrome. Having your enemy at your mercy, but instead of killing him (like any normal person) just let him live to give the series ONE more episode in which he can try hunt you down.and ooooh my god how predictable some of the bad guys are....seriously you cannot call this "twist" anymore because it's so clichéd... the placed assassin playing on his/her looks - who didn't see that coming a thousand miles away.Not to speak of the husband ..as others already pointed out. Who's only point is to provide some soggy emotional connection, besides being a total unrelatable person by ignoring all the evidence for his wife being alive. The cliché hacker nerd/ conspiracy theorist. And the super naive, brain dead, egocentric hero girlfriend who's only point in the series is to provide reasons for one of the heros to get permanently stalled in his plot progression to drag out the series.The problem with American TV series I guess is "quantity" over "quality". Have a good idea but use unbelievable stupidity to drag it out and make the good idea, first less good and then wreck it for the second half of the 13 to 14 episodes. So if you watch it for the action and sets and scenery and you can turn your brain off to these obvious issues it's OK fun. Popcorn entertainment.************ Update *************** the more episodes I watch the less stars I have to give to this series for pure stupidity of characters. - No don't kill the mercenary who is after you, just nurse him back and be the spec ops with a sole who can't kill a fly - Good guy try to prevent the hidden illigitimately disgraced person the chance to kill the evil senator (luckily that didn't work out ..phew! I was almost at the point to turn off!) - Oh yeah and NO never ever ask the french drug dealer with 50 smartphones in his car to use one to take a video to send via mobile internet to Al Gazira to reveal you are alive and have a Evil Cooperations Operative in custody that tried to kill you......GOD F* DA* IT! WHY WHY WHY do American TV series always start out good, with a great idea but then suffer from this INCREDIBLE STUPIDITY OF CHARACTERS...WHY!? Are most Americans really that retarded and deprived of any human common sense and the ability to put 1+1 together? I doubt that.Pay your writers more to have better ideas! Pay your actor stars less! thats the way to success.