Terrorism Close Calls

Season 1

The war on terror is everywhere and anywhere. In this series, we learn about the deadly terrorist attacks that almost happened or were not as deadly as planned. Each episodes explores a recently declassified terrorist scheme intended to cause mass casualties.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

The NY City Subway Plot
E1
The NY City Subway PlotHomegrown terrorists link up with Al Qaeda and plan to detonate homemade bombs hidden in backpacks simultaneously on NYC subway trains. It's up to different federal agencies working together to stop the plot before they strike.
The Student Bomb Maker
E2
The Student Bomb MakerA suspicious online purchase helps start the FBI's investigation into a chemical engineering student's quest to inflict horrendous damage on America.
Cargo Bomb Plot
E3
Cargo Bomb PlotA number of international intelligence agencies work together to thwart a terrorist scheme to blow up American cargo planes in flight.
Operation Chevrolet: The Plot to Kill Saudi Ambassador
E4
Operation Chevrolet: The Plot to Kill Saudi AmbassadorA car salesman plans to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. with some help from a Mexican cartel member -- who happens to be a DEA source.
Operation Overt: The Transatlantic Liquid Bomb Plot
E5
Operation Overt: The Transatlantic Liquid Bomb PlotSuicide bombers plan to use explosive liquids disguised in sports drinks to blow up at least seven separate planes bound for North America.
Martin Luther King Day Plot
E6
Martin Luther King Day PlotA man with ties to white supremacists goes on the run after his plan to bomb a Martin Luther King Day march is foiled by the FBI.
The Sauerland Cell: Plot to Kill U.S. Soldiers
E7
The Sauerland Cell: Plot to Kill U.S. SoldiersFour terrorists plan a two-pronged attack in Germany: detonate bombs in popular nightclubs, followed by larger bombs in the streets once people flee.
The Israel Honey Trap
E8
The Israel Honey TrapA young mother's suicide attack at an Israeli checkpoint ignites interest in her motivations as well as her baffling backstory.
Australian Anzac Day Plot
E9
Australian Anzac Day PlotThe arrest of a 14-year-old boy in England sparks a frantic investigation into a terror plot halfway around the world in Australia.
German Jihad & The EURO Plot
E10
German Jihad & The EURO PlotA horrific terrorist plot -- suicide bombers and shooters working in tandem -- is foiled when a suspect makes an unexpected move.