Ep 3. Ich Bin Ein Berliner
- TV-14
- October 9, 2011
- 42 min
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7.5 (330)
In the third episode of Pan Am's first season, entitled "Ich Bin Ein Berliner," the crew of the famous airline is faced with a new challenge as they travel to the divided city of Berlin during the height of the Cold War.
First Officer Ted Vanderway (Michael Mosley) is excited for his first solo flight, but his enthusiasm is dampened when he learns that his father has been arrested for protesting against the Berlin Wall. Despite the tensions, the crew continues with their mission, including pilot Dean (Mike Vogel), who is tasked with transporting a powerful US senator to Berlin.
Meanwhile, Maggie (Christina Ricci) begins to question her role at Pan Am and whether it is fulfilling enough for her. She meets up with a German man named Niko (Sebastian Koch), and begins to experience life in Berlin like a local, seeing the struggles and hardships first-hand.
Kate (Kelli Garner) also finds herself in a difficult situation when she is asked to spy on her fellow crew member, Bridget (Annabelle Wallis), who may be smuggling information across the border. Kate must decide whether to follow orders or protect her friend and colleague.
As the crew navigates the political and personal challenges of their time in Berlin, they are forced to confront the realities of the Cold War and whether their job is truly serving their country or simply perpetuating the growing tensions between East and West.
"Ich Bin Ein Berliner" is a thrilling and introspective episode of Pan Am, delving deep into the personal and political ramifications of the Cold War era. The characters are tested in unexpected ways, and audiences are left pondering the larger questions of loyalty, activism, and global conflict.