State Within

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  • TV-14
  • 2006
  • 1 Season
  • 7.7  (2,443)

"State Within" is a political drama series that aired on BBC in 2006. The show starred Ben Daniels as Mark Brydon, a British Ambassador to Washington who finds himself at the center of a major international crisis. The series was created by Lizzie Mickery and Daniel Percival and directed by Percival.

The show is set in modern-day Washington, D.C. and follows the events that unfold in the aftermath of a terrorist attack on a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The attack sets off a chain of events that causes political tensions to rise between Britain and the United States. Mark Brydon, the British Ambassador to the United States, finds himself caught in the middle of the crisis as he struggles to prevent an all-out war between the two nations.

As the crisis deepens, Brydon begins to suspect that there may be more going on behind the scenes than he initially thought. He begins to investigate a conspiracy involving the American and British governments, and soon finds himself in grave danger. With the help of his colleagues and a few trusted allies, Brydon sets out to expose the truth and prevent a catastrophic war.

The cast of "State Within" is made up of a talented group of actors, including Nigel Bennett as Deputy Chief of Mission, Sharon Gless as the American Ambassador to Great Britain, Joe Pingue as a CIA agent, Aaron Abrams as an American journalist, Eva Birthistle as Brydon's deputy, Noam Jenkins as an MI6 agent, Ron Lea as a British diplomat, Lennie James as a CIA agent, Marnie McPhail as the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, Michael Rhoades as a Secret Service agent, Peter Snider as a British government official, Alex Jennings as the Foreign Secretary, David Eisner as a journalist, Louca Tassone as a terrorist, and Vijay Mehta and Wayne Downer as government officials.

The show is a tense and thrilling political drama that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It is well-written and well-acted, with a strong storyline that explores the complex and often murky world of international politics. The show is also notable for its accurate portrayal of diplomatic protocols and procedures, which lends an air of authenticity to the series.

Overall, "State Within" is an engaging and thought-provoking political drama that offers a unique perspective on the events that shape our world. It is a must-watch for fans of political thrillers and anyone who is interested in the intersection of politics and diplomacy.

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Episode 7
7. Episode 7
December 21, 2006
As the rhetoric speeds towards war, George's investigations take her to Charles Macintyre's office, where she finds the knife used to kill the hooker in Episode 4 and implicate James Sinclair. And from Tampa, Mark receives Jane's copy of Luke's DV and finally sees what happened to Saida. All the evidence points to one thing. Seven years ago, when she was CEO of Armitage, Lynne Warner ordered a massacre designed to eliminate the democratic opposition in Tyrgyztan.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
December 14, 2006
Special Agent Blake is closing on Christopher Styles as one of the men in the car accident with Jane was carrying a Department of Defense ID. At the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lynne Warner is pushing for war but Carl tries to stop the process. Mark learns that Jane was in a car accident in Tampa, while he thought she was safely back in London. He calls the hospital immediately to make sure she's under guard 24/7. Mark, then, puts everything in motion to stop the war against Tyrgyztan.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
December 7, 2006
James Sinclair is on the run after the assassination of his brother-in-law, Eshan. The murder has Downing Street calling for Mark's head. However, he refuses to resign and then receives a call from Secretary of Defense Lynne Warner telling him she has asked for him to stay. With the death of Eshan, The US government only needs to push a little more before the UN agrees to a war. However, Mark starts to suspect everything has been engineered by the U.S. government to justify an unnecessary war.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
November 30, 2006
Jane finally reads the letter Luke left for her before he was executed. She visits his old roommate who has kept something for him. As she perused through the information, she realizes that this could be worse than any political scandal the history of mankind has faced. Eshan Borisvitch has finally arrived and Mark Brydon has invited him to his Residence. Phil Lonsdale is against the whole plan because of the possible consequences in case Uzma discovers the secret negotiations.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
November 16, 2006
After thoughtful consideration, Mark has decided to go with James Sinclair's plan and broker the negotiations between the US and Eshan Borisvitch. He could replace Usma at the head of the Tyrgyztan's Government which finally will bring peace to the country. He finds James in a dire state, drunk while his son waits for him in a hotel room. The FBI bust is all over the news, as Luke's mom watches the news, she recognizes an old colleague of her son. Jane and Matthew try to find out who it is.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
November 9, 2006
The British Embassy is besieged by British Muslim citizens after the Governor of Virginia had started to arrest anyone of such lineage using the Patriot Act as support. Mark Brydon decides to open the Embassy so that every British citizen can be taken care of. In Florida, Luke Gardner's mother has arrived to await the U.S. Supreme Court decision that could free her son. In West Virginia, the investigation to find the identity of the corpse they found continues.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
November 2, 2006
Ambassador Mark Brydon just landed from a round trip to the U.K. where he was told he will be nominated to a new position in the British Government. En route to the embassy, a plane that just departed explodes above the highway, killing all the passengers and a few people on the highway. Rapidly, the Secret Services pinpoint that it is a terrorist bombing and that the terrorist was of British nationality. Mark Brydon must now face a diplomatic upheaval that could jeopardize UK6US relations.
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  • Premiere Date
    November 2, 2006
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (2,443)