The Enemy Within (2019)

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  • TV-14
  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 7.1  (7,027)

The Enemy Within is a thrilling crime drama that aired on NBC in 2019. The show follows former CIA agent, Erica Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter), who turned traitor and was convicted of espionage against the United States. She is serving a life sentence in prison when FBI agent Will Keaton (Morris Chestnut) approaches her with a proposition: a dangerous criminal who she had worked with in the past has resurfaced and is responsible for a wave of terrorist attacks, and she might be the only person who can help them stop him.

Despite her initial reluctance, Shepherd eventually agrees to cooperate with the FBI and Keaton's team, which includes intelligence analyst, Oliver Shaw (Noah Mills), and special agent, Kate Ryan (Kelli Garner). However, the FBI team faces numerous obstacles as they try to solve the case and take down the mastermind behind the attacks. Many episodes involve Shepherd using her unique insights into the criminal mind to solve complex puzzles, while Keaton and his team navigate the complex web of international politics and espionage in order to bring the terrorist to justice.

Complicating matters further is the fact that the criminal mastermind behind the attacks, Tal (Raza Jaffrey), has a personal connection to Shepherd. He was once her protege, and their relationship is fraught with dangerous loyalties and mistrust. The tension between Shepherd and Tal, as well as the complicated power dynamics between the characters, provides a captivating backdrop for the series.

Another standout character in The Enemy Within is former CIA operative turned FBI agent Jacqueline Pettigrew (Cassandra Freeman), who is tasked with monitoring Shepherd and ensuring that she remains cooperative with the FBI while also uncovering her motivations for helping them. Pettigrew is a strong and intelligent woman, and her role adds an important layer of complexity to the show.

The show features intense action sequences, including shootouts and car chases, as well as riveting plot twists and turns. The writing is smart and the performances from the cast are outstanding, particularly Carpenter, who gives a nuanced and layered portrayal of a complex character. The show's themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption are explored in a thoughtful and engaging way that keeps viewers hooked and invested in the characters' journeys.

Overall, The Enemy Within is a gripping crime drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With a talented cast, captivating plot, and high-stakes action, the show is a must-watch for fans of the thriller genre.

The Enemy Within (2019) is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on February 25, 2019.

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Sierra Maestra
13. Sierra Maestra
May 20, 2019
Tal's war on the CIA expands to two fronts. Keaton and the Cointel team must locate the domestic target before Chigorin launches an all-out assault on the unsuspecting innocents. Shepherd convinces Keaton to let her go to Cuba to thwart Tal's attack on Sierra Maestra, the CIA's secret detention center imprisoning his operatives. Shepherd's ever-shifting allegiance raises the question if she is there to stop Tal or join him?
Sequestered
12. Sequestered
May 13, 2019
Acting on urgent intelligence from a captured Tal contact, Keaton and his team are able to intervene and stop the assassination of a high-profile congresswoman. Keaton has Shepherd interrogate the congresswoman, who had previously used Shepherd's treason conviction as a launching pad for her political career, leading to a stunning truth about the origins of Tal.
The Embassy
11. The Embassy
May 6, 2019
When a highly sophisticated Tal operative (guest star Michael James Shaw) evades FBI custody and flees to the Swiss embassy, Keaton and the Cointel team must go undercover. What begins as a smooth counterintelligence operation quickly devolves into a tense hostage situation.
Chigorin
10. Chigorin
April 29, 2019
When a group of contractors working for the CIA are murdered on board their chartered plane, Keaton and his team discover there are secrets the CIA is keeping from the FBI regarding Tal. Shepherd's ex-husband finds out that Hannah has been lying to him and visiting Shepherd regularly.
Homecoming
9. Homecoming
April 22, 2019
After a major Tal operative escapes CIA custody, Shepherd returns to Langley to help track the fugitive down; Shepherd and Keaton discover the CIA is withholding vital information on Tal, so they spy on the CIA to find out what the agency knows.
An Offer
8. An Offer
April 15, 2019
Flashbacks to the past reveal the fateful events that led CIA Deputy Director Erica Shepherd to betray her country and the ensuing investigation that put her on a collision course with Will Keaton.
Decoded
7. Decoded
April 8, 2019
When the FBI intercepts stolen NSA software intended for Tal, Keaton uses the technology as an opportunity to go on the offensive and sends Shepherd undercover to pass the technology to the intended recipient, a 19-year-old computer genius (guest star Stephen Friedrich). Keaton must choose between catching Tal or saving the life of an innocent teenager.
The Eye of Horus
6. The Eye of Horus
April 1, 2019
After a bomb explodes in Jersey City, the Cointel team captures a key planner, Sam Fathi, who can lead them to Tal, the mastermind behind the bombing. When Sam proves difficult to break, Shepherd convinces Keaton to detain a former Egyptian intelligence officer to help, leading to an urgent mission to stop another bomb from going off.
Havana
5. Havana
March 25, 2019
Shepherd convinces Keaton that Anna Cruz is a mole inside the FBI working for Tal, so Keaton decides to keep his enemies close. With a fox in their henhouse, Keaton and the team spy on one of their own hoping Cruz will lead them to Tal.
Confessions
4. Confessions
March 18, 2019
Intelligence obtained by Shepherd at the ADMAX prison is linked to a pending attack on U.S. soil, so Keaton and the Cointel team embark on a manhunt to find and stop a deadly international operative. Keaton confronts questions of loyalty and betrayal when it comes to Anna Cruz and his late fiancée's father, Thomas Heffron.
The Ambassador's Wife
3. The Ambassador's Wife
March 11, 2019
Following the discovery that a U.S. ambassador is selling classified intelligence to a Colombian cartel, Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter) devises a plan to catch him that will push Keaton's (Morris Chestnut) moral code to the brink.
Black Bear
2. Black Bear
March 4, 2019
When a former CIA operative is murdered, Keaton enlists Shepherd to help recover valuable intel that could take down Tal once and for all. But the question remains, can Shepherd be trusted?
Pilot
1. Pilot
February 25, 2019
Erica Shepherd is a brilliant former CIA operative, now known as the most notorious traitor in American history serving life in a Supermax prison. Against every fiber of his being but with nowhere else to turn, FBI Agent Will Keaton enlists Shepherd to help track down a fiercely dangerous and elusive criminal she knows all too well. For Keaton, it's not easy to trust the woman who cost him so much. While Shepherd and Keaton have different motivations for bringing the enemy to justice, they both know that to catch a spy... they must think like one.
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Where to Watch The Enemy Within (2019)
The Enemy Within (2019) is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Enemy Within (2019) on demand at Amazon, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    February 25, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (7,027)