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Close to the Enemy - Season 1

Series: Close to the Enemy
4.1
(137)
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Episodes
7
Rating
NR
Year
2016
Language
English
Publisher
Acorn TV

About

In the immediate aftermath of WWII, intelligence officer Callum Ferguson (Jim Sturgess, Across the Universe) must complete his last task for the British Army: convince captured German scientist Dieter Koehler (August Diehl, Inglourious Basterds) to develop a jet engine for the British government. As Callum tries to woo Dieter to his cause, he also contends with his younger brother's (Freddie Highmore, Bates Motel) psychological trauma from the war-and fights his attraction to his best friend's wife (Charlotte Riley, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell). But while Callum and Dieter develop an unlikely friendship, disturbing secrets emerge that challenge each man's loyalties at the dawn of the Cold War. This taut and engrossing period drama features an all-star cast, including Oscar® nominee Angela Bassett (American Horror Story), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2), Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones), Lindsay Duncan (The Honourable Woman), Phoebe Fox (The Woman in Black 2), Sebastian Armesto (Anonymous), and Robert Glenister (Hustle).

Related Subjects

  • Drama

Episodes

1. Episode 1

1h 3m

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At the end of WWII, British intelligence officer Callum Ferguson is assigned to persuade captured German scientist Dieter Koehler to work with the British RAF to develop an urgently needed jet engine.

2. Episode 2

1h 2m

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Callum employs unorthodox methods to convince Dieter to work with the British, while also juggling the demands of War Crimes officer Kathy-who believes the British government is harboring war criminals-and his troubled younger brother, Victor.

3. Episode 3

1h 2m

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Everyone must put aside their differences to search for Lotte, and Callum is forced to make a choice between his brother and following orders from his superiors. Callum's best friend, Alex, encourages his American wife, Rachel, to seek Callum's help in becoming a patron of the arts.

4. Episode 4

1h 2m

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Callum struggles to keep up with his work responsibilities and the demands of the hotel's newest guest, Frau Bellinghausen, while his relationship with Rachel becomes more compromising. Callum gets to know Harold, an ex-Foreign Office bureaucrat, who reveals some startling truths about the outbreak of the war.

5. Episode 5

1h 2m

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While Dieter is helping the British achieve their jet engine goals, Victor provides information to Callum showing that Dieter may not be as innocent as he seems. Then, Callum works to regain favor with Kathy by helping her get access to a useful German prisoner.

6. Episode 6

1h 2m

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Callum and Rachel take advantage of Alex's upcoming business trip, while Victor tries to expose the criminal activities of Callum's team. Dieter finally opens up about his past in Germany.

7. Episode 7

1h 2m

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With Dieter's wedding just around the corner, the entire hotel is involved in preparations for the event. Callum confronts Rachel to understand her true feelings for him, and Victor remains haunted by the effects of the war.

Extended Details

  • SeriesClose to the Enemy
  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Stephen PoliakoffDirector
Stephen PoliakoffWriter
Angela BassettActor
Freddie HighmoreActor
Lindsay DuncanActor
Charity WakefieldActor
Charlotte RileyActor
Phoebe FoxActor
August DiehlActor
Alfred MolinaActor
Ciara CharterisActor
Sebastian ArmestoActor