Final Approach

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  • 2004
  • 1 Season
  • 4.8  (697)

Final Approach was an action-packed, suspenseful television show that aired in 2007. The show starred Dean Cain as Jack Bender, a special agent for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The premise of the show followed Jack Bender as he worked to protect American air space from terrorists who were attempting to target civilians and cause chaos.

The show was set in a timeframe after the devastating terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Jack Bender and his team were tasked with the immense responsibility of stopping terrorism from ever happening again on American soil. The show tackled the difficult topics of terrorism, government security measures, and the personal toll that being a special agent can take on a person.

Throughout the show, Jack and his team found themselves in constant danger as they navigated the complex and ever-changing landscape of both domestic and international terrorism. The show was filled with suspenseful moments as the team worked to piece together clues and thwart the terrorists' plans before time ran out.

One of the unique aspects of Final Approach was the way it incorporated real-life aviation terminology and procedures into the show. The use of detailed technical jargon and realistic procedures gave the show an authenticity that made it feel like viewers were watching a real-life portrayal of the FAA in action. The show's attention to detail helped to highlight the importance of aviation safety and the critical role that government agencies like the FAA play in ensuring it.

Dean Cain's portrayal of Jack Bender was one that kept viewers on edge throughout the entire series. Cain's performance was nuanced and complex as he navigated the high-stress environment of fighting terrorism while balancing his personal life. Throughout the series, viewers saw Jack struggle to maintain his relationships and make sacrifices for the job he loved.

The show also featured a strong supporting cast including Anthony Michael Hall as the team's intelligence analyst and Lea Thompson as the Deputy Director of the FAA. The chemistry between the cast was one of the show's strong points, as each member brought their own unique skills and personality to the team.

One of the most compelling aspects of Final Approach was the way it tackled the difficult topics of government surveillance and the balance between national security and personal freedom. The show explored the ethical dilemmas that come with government surveillance and how far agencies like the FAA are willing to go to protect American air space. These discussions were particularly relevant in the years following the 9/11 attacks as the United States government implemented sweeping security measures to protect against future threats.

Overall, Final Approach was a compelling and suspenseful show that kept viewers on the edge of their seats every episode. With a talented cast and attention to detail, the show tackled complex topics in a way that felt authentic and thought-provoking. Although the show only aired for one season, it remains a favorite among fans of the action and suspense genres.

Final Approach is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on October 7, 2004.

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A Great Struggle! A Wedding of Love and Blessings
13. A Great Struggle! A Wedding of Love and Blessings
January 6, 2005
The epilogue which showcases Shizuka moving into Haru's previous apartment, right next to the Mizuhara siblings' own apartment, and also shows a wedding commercial Emiho's brother is working on.
A Great Decision! A Fool for Love and Acclamation!
12. A Great Decision! A Fool for Love and Acclamation!
December 23, 2004
The absence of Shizuka begins to weigh on Ryo's mind as he tries to live each day normally after her departure. In the end he decides to go look for Shizuka.
A Great Demise!? The Doll of Love and Parting!
11. A Great Demise!? The Doll of Love and Parting!
December 16, 2004
Akane prepares a farewell dinner for Shizuka, and asks Ryo to dine alone with Shizuka "like good, old friends."
A Great Undertaking!! The Recalled Shape of Love and Cruelty!
10. A Great Undertaking!! The Recalled Shape of Love and Cruelty!
December 9, 2004
Shizuka's bodyguards show up one night before she has to return to her old school to take exams. They deliver a message from her father, who demands that she leaves the whole marriage behind and comes home.
A Great Fever!! An
9. A Great Fever!! An "Ah~n" for Love and Reminiscence
December 2, 2004
Summary is not available.
A Great Fever!! An
8. A Great Fever!! An "Ah~n" for Love and Reminiscence
November 25, 2004
Summary is not available.
A Great Tragic Love! The Sleeting Snow of Love and Yearning
7. A Great Tragic Love! The Sleeting Snow of Love and Yearning
November 18, 2004
In practicing ignorance around Shizuka, Ryo is reproved for his action, and is given a chance to reevaluate his decision.
A Great Shock! The Result of Love and Sorrow!
6. A Great Shock! The Result of Love and Sorrow!
November 11, 2004
Another date is underway for Ryo and Emiho, but Shizuka decides to be "cautious" and prepares with the aid of the government's technology.
Closing in!? Hell of Steaming Love and Death!
5. Closing in!? Hell of Steaming Love and Death!
November 4, 2004
The main cast spends a day skiing on a mountain, in conjunction with Ryo and Emiho's date. When a blizzard starts getting worse, the group is forced to spend the day outliving the storm.
A Great Decision!! The Departure to Love and Ambition!?
4. A Great Decision!! The Departure to Love and Ambition!?
October 28, 2004
Emiho confesses that she too has a planned marriage, in which Ryo debates about a person's will in such unions.
Great Crash!! Dragon and Tiger of Love and Ambition!
3. Great Crash!! Dragon and Tiger of Love and Ambition!
October 21, 2004
Shizuka is introduced into her fiancé's workplace, the Plavi, where trouble ensues.
Great Explosive Debut!! Love and Adoration for the Transfer Student!
2. Great Explosive Debut!! Love and Adoration for the Transfer Student!
October 14, 2004
Their far-reaching operatives have made additional moves by kidnapping a woman in Virginia, and in Maryland, a mother and her young daughter. The women, strangers bound in terror miles apart, have something else in common--both their husbands, high-powered bankers, are aboard the doomed flight. Jack begins to fear that the hijacker's motives extend beyond their radical beliefs. On ground, his suspicions are confirmed by Alicia when she discovers that Gilliad is a munitions expert with mad visions of nuclear grandeur. Unfortunately, there's only one way to stop him--by blowing the airliner out of the sky. Either way, the terrifying situation will be positively explosive.
Panic Visit!! Pretty Girl of Love and Destiny!
1. Panic Visit!! Pretty Girl of Love and Destiny!
October 7, 2004
One year ago Jack Bender (Dean Cain, 10.5 Apocalypse) was the most decorated hostage rescue specialist in FBI history. Then came the botched siege on the Utah compound of radical cult leader Silas Jansen (William Forsythe, The Rock). It left an innocent child dead, destroyed Jack's career, and put a strain on an already tenuous relationship with his estranged wife Alicia (Lea Thompson, Back to the Future), employee of the Federal Aviation Administration. Now Jack's skills are unexpectedly challenged again when he finds himself aboard a domestic flight that's been hijacked by a man named Gilliad (Anthony Michael Hall,The Dead Zone), head of a terrorist organization called the People's Separatist Movement. The demand is the release of their leader Silas Jansen from prison. But the skies aren't the thing that the PSM has commandeered.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 7, 2004
  • IMDB Rating
    4.8  (697)