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Series · 10 connectionsFred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter, is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.
Created byShawn Ryan, Eileen Myers
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Within the walls of an interrogation room, London investigators question suspects accused of grievous crimes until the truth comes to light.
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2014 · 59 min · Crime · Drama · Mystery
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2002 · 45 min · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama
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The series follows officers of the Chicago Police Department as they fight crime on the streets and try to expose political corruption within the city.
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2024 · Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of a lifetime.
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2023 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Mystery
Brought together by a midnight phone call, an FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert must unravel an ever-growing web of political conspiracies.
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2017 · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama
A Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant is assigned to lead a highly skilled unit in the community where he grew up. Torn between loyalty to the streets, where the cops are sometimes the enemy, and allegiance to his brothers in blue, he strategically straddles the two worlds.
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