West of Liberty
Berlin, 2011. A former Stasi double agent, Ludwig Licht, who after the fall of the Berlin Wall works as a freelance problem solver and is the number one customer in the bar he owns in Kreuzberg, Berlin, is asked by his old CIA contact to come out of retirement and work one more case. The case involves the whistle-blowing organization Hydraleaks, whose leader, Lucien Gell, is currently off the grid. One of their members is on the run after three of her associates were assassinated in Morocco. Licht's old partner, Clive Barner, is now head of CIA's Berlin office and realizes the case may have major implications. Licht, who has borrowed money from gangster Pavel to uphold his bar, sees this as an opportunity to make some cash to get rid of his debt.
- 2019-2019
- 1 season
- Drama, Suspense
Berlin, 2011. A former Stasi double agent, Ludwig Licht, who after the fall of the Berlin Wall works as a freelance problem solver and is the number one customer in the bar he owns in Kreuzberg, Berlin, is asked by his old CIA contact to come out of retirement and work one more case. The case involves the whistle-blowing organization Hydraleaks, whose leader, Lucien Gell, is currently off the grid. One of their members is on the run after three of her associates were assassinated in Morocco. Licht's old partner, Clive Barner, is now head of CIA's Berlin office and realizes the case may have major implications. Licht, who has borrowed money from gangster Pavel to uphold his bar, sees this as an opportunity to make some cash to get rid of his debt.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
44 mins
Three Americans are assassinated in Marrakech. Their co-worker Faye Morris flees to Berlin, where she contacts the American embassy. Clive Barner asks Ludwig Licht to bring her in. On their way Licht and Faye are followed and attacked.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
44 mins
Killing their assailant increases Licht's debt to Pavel, who attacks Licht's apartment. Faye escapes to Linda's apartment, only to find her murdered. GT finds out he is up for early retirement. Harriman is on Faye's whistle-blower list.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
44 mins
Faye is rejected trying to seek refuge at Harriman's residence. GT lets her stay in his attic. Gell is in hiding at place difficult for the CIA to reach. Pavel threatens to kill Faye in order to get to Licht. Licht sees only one option: Kill Pavel.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
44 mins
Harriman wants Faye's list, but she refuses. Marha approaches Faye. GT wants Gemayel, leader of the Syrian refugees, to stage an attack on the Syrian embassy so Licht can get Gell out. Montand's interview with Gell airs, causing him trouble at the embassy.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
44 mins
Fran Bowden makes Faye an offer. Almond has reservations on the embassy attack, to which GT reacts badly. Licht tells Gemayel's men Gell is to be taken alive. The demonstration turns violent, but Licht makes it inside. Gell's got a gun.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
44 mins
Gell is put in a precarious situation when placed in custody with the Syrian protesters, while Licht awakes in an ambulance where a cop has some questions. Bowden's got a big surprise for GT. Meanwhile Faye is contemplating what to do next.
