The Brink

2015
The Brink

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Pilot Jun 21, 2015

An unlikely trio try to prevent World War III: the U.S. secretary of state in Washington, D.C.; a low-level diplomat in Islamabad; and a stressed-out Navy fighter pilot on an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.

EP2 Half-Cocked Jun 28, 2015

Alex is captured by Zaman's soldiers and subjected to intense interrogation when they suspect he's working for the CIA. Walter begs the president to delay the air strikes until he can reach someone in the Pakistani government, and Zeke and Glenn continue their high-stakes mission under extreme circumstances.

EP3 Baghdad My Ass Jul 05, 2015

Alex needs to get to the U.S. embassy to send a message to Walter, but he'll have to get past the ambassador to do it. Meanwhile, Zeke and Glenn land in the brig to await their disciplinary hearing, and Walter's desperate flight to India could be in jeopardy due to a medical emergency.

EP4 I'll Never Be Batman Jul 12, 2015

Alex gets advice from Walter before his crucial rendezvous with Raja. Walter works around a medical emergency and interference from above to cut a deal with India's foreign minister. Zeke realizes he's promised more than he can deliver to the women in his life.

EP5 Swim, Shmuley, Swim Jul 19, 2015

Zeke and Glenn are rescued by an eccentric English couple after escaping their armed captors. Alex and Rafiq find Fareeda hiding at her school with a group of female students who have nowhere to go. Walter defies the president by flying to Israel to meet with the prime minister.

EP6 Tweet Tweet Tweet Jul 26, 2015

Walter runs into Joanne in Tel Aviv and tries to use her new position to his advantage. Zeke and Glenn, who are being held hostage by Martin and Vanessa, agree to participate in role-playing games in hopes of being released. Kittredge shares a revolutionary dream with Alex.

EP7 Sticky Wicket Aug 02, 2015

Zeke is challenged to a fight. En route to DC, Walter fakes a medical emergency to force an unscheduled landing. With the American Embassy on lockdown, Alex plots an escape.

EP8 Who's Grover Cleveland? Aug 09, 2015

With tensions rising in Islamabad, Walter tries to convince the President to act with caution. On the aircraft carrier, Zeke must deal with the women in his life before he and his fellow pilots get new orders. Inside the Embassy, Alex tries to make amends with Rafiq and Fareeda.

EP9 Just a Little Crazy Talk Aug 16, 2015

Walter tries to strike a deal with Zaman's highest-ranking general. Zeke and Glenn find a way to pass the time after being grounded. With Rafiq translating, Alex tries to figure out if and when he should initiate Walter's "Plan B."

EP10 There Will Be Consequences Aug 23, 2015

Season One Finale. With a global crisis looming, Zeke and Glenn once again find themselves in a compromised state. Walter tries to diffuse the situation with various heads of state via videoconference; Alex attempts to connect with Zaman on a personal level.
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Released: 21 June 2015 Canceled
Producted By: Everyman Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.hbo.com/the-brink
Synopsis

Three top U.S. government and military officials scramble to prevent World War 3 from happening amidst the chaos of a geopolitical crisis.

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riveralex Tim Robbins, Jack Black and Jerry Weintraub brought this superb satirical series, created by Roberto and Kim Benabib, to the screen via HBO. It ran one season, was renewed, then suddenly cancelled because "they could not do it justice," which may mean that it was expensive. (Well, yes, there are a lot of planes.)A "Dr Strangelove" for the new millennium, this pacey, dark political farce fairly rips across the screen. It's superbly written, beautifully cast, and artfully performed by everyone from its stars to its bit players (though I feel that Aasif Mandvi, Pablo Schreiber and Eric Ladin deserve special mention.) I cannot recall ever laughing so hard at anything, or seeing Cabinet in-fighting illustrated so credibly and outrageously.Now that we Americans have a President who could never have got the part via Central Casting, I fear that The Brink's apocalyptic take on politics and antics at the highest levels may be closer to the truth than we would ever want it to be.When the End of Days is upon us, it'll be a shame that we won't be able to go out watching at least three seasons of The Brink. Boo to whoever made this decision, because this show is a classic and deserved better.
gmaland2 This show has a lot going for it. Great writing, great casting, great story - what more can you ask for? It's hilarious, reminiscent of Dr. Strangelove in a way, but truly laugh out loud funny. It also is entertaining from a story-driven, action-packed level that works perfectly with all the humor. I love Tim Robbins' character: smart, insightful, almost earnest (he really would prefer we not blow up the earth), yet also, a hardcore womanizer and partier who breaks all the rules, risks everything, yet can win big in spite of it all. Jack Black is also great in The Brink. In spite of his general incompetence and ineptitude, he has tons of heart and manages to come through when it really matters. I cannot wait for season 2!
davefupm The acting was horrible which was expected from Jack Black but not most of the other actors. For a drama I'd expect a more intriguing storyline... Wait... This was supposed to be a comedy; therefore, the plot really isn't that important unless your scripts or performances are not funny, something that The Brink, along with Ballers, accomplished with ease. True Detective was funnier than either of these programs, and it was no where near as funny as the Jinx which was only funny by accident. HBO is slipping quite a bit. What they need to do is bring back Kenny Powers and Stevie. Pay whatever it takes. Bring KFP back as a crap-talking pro wrestler with Stevie as his manager. Do something, or I'll be forced to cancel my subscription and download GOT for free like everyone else.
Sheng Liu HBO's new show "The Brink" tells the story of the U.S. government and their attempts at foreign affair through dark comedy and satire. Without spoiling anything, the show brings you around the world as you follow characters like Alex Talbot (Jack Black), Walter Larson (Tim Robbins), and Zeke Tilson (Pablo Schreiber) through U.S. government and military scramble to prevent World War 3 from happening.It's been a long time since I actually found a TV show this funny. The cast in this show are fantastic; Jack Black, Tim Robbins, and Pablo Schreiber really sell the show for me along with many other supporting actors. When I first saw Jack Black, I thought his performance was going to be over the top with crazy expressions and hand gestures, but I'm glad that he toned it down. Don't get me wrong, I love Jack Black. I just didn't think that his performance in Tenacious D was going to work in here. Compared to the movies he usually does, The Brink combines a serious, suspenseful, and playful tone at the same time.In conclusion, the pacing in this movie is really good, this is not the type of show that has a lot of background story in character development. They are more concerned with the present and fast paced movie that gives you suspense and a good laugh. Overall, I'm really impressed with this show and I hope it goes on for many more seasons!