Terrorism Close Calls

50min

Documentary

The war on terror is everywhere and anywhere. In this series, we learn about the deadly terrorist attacks that almost happened or were not as deadly as planned. Each episodes explores a recently declassified terrorist scheme intended to cause mass casualties.

Episodes

Cast

The NY City Subway Plot

1. The NY City Subway Plot

48min

26th Oct 2018

As three young terrorists finalize plans to detonate bombs on New York City's subway, law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to halt the attacks.

The Student Bomb Maker

2. The Student Bomb Maker

49min

26th Oct 2018

A suspicious online purchase helps start the FBI's investigation into a chemical engineering student's quest to inflict horrendous damage on America.

Cargo Bomb Plot

3. Cargo Bomb Plot

48min

26th Oct 2018

A number of international intelligence agencies work together to thwart a terrorist scheme to blow up American cargo planes in flight.

Operation Chevrolet: The Plot to Kill Saudi Ambassador

4. Operation Chevrolet: The Plot to Kill Saudi Ambassador

48min

26th Oct 2018

A car salesman plans to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. with some help from a Mexican cartel member -- who happens to be a DEA source.

Operation Overt: The Transatlantic Liquid Bomb Plot

5. Operation Overt: The Transatlantic Liquid Bomb Plot

49min

26th Oct 2018

Suicide bombers plan to use explosive liquids disguised in sports drinks to blow up at least seven separate planes bound for North America.

Martin Luther King Day Plot

6. Martin Luther King Day Plot

49min

26th Oct 2018

A man with ties to white supremacists goes on the run after his plan to bomb a Martin Luther King Day march is foiled by the FBI.

The Sauerland Cell: Plot to Kill U.S. Soldiers

7. The Sauerland Cell: Plot to Kill U.S. Soldiers

49min

26th Oct 2018

Four terrorists plan a two-pronged attack in Germany: detonate bombs in popular nightclubs, followed by larger bombs in the streets once people flee.

The Israel Honey Trap

8. The Israel Honey Trap

47min

26th Oct 2018

A young mother's suicide attack at an Israeli checkpoint ignites interest in her motivations as well as her baffling backstory.

Australian Anzac Day Plot

9. Australian Anzac Day Plot

48min

26th Oct 2018

The arrest of a 14-year-old boy in England sparks a frantic investigation into a terror plot halfway around the world in Australia.

German Jihad & The EURO Plot

10. German Jihad & The EURO Plot

49min

26th Oct 2018

A horrific terrorist plot -- suicide bombers and shooters working in tandem -- is foiled when a suspect makes an unexpected move.

First air date

26th Oct 2018

Last air date

26th Oct 2018

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks