10 Episodes
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) team, led by Major Louis Daniel, investigates cross-border crimes. They recruit disgraced ex-NYPD detective Carl Hickman, who struggles with past trauma and addiction. The team also includes Agent Eva Rostova, a skilled investigator, and Agent Tommy Bowen. Their mission is to bring criminals to justice across Europe.
The season's central conflict involves a series of brutal crimes, including serial killings and abductions. A major turning point occurs when Sienna is fatally stabbed during an investigation. Later, Agent San is abducted, and Dorn's life is endangered. Hickman is also framed for murder and left handcuffed to Shari, who may be dead.
The season concludes with the team facing the aftermath of these shocking events. Despite significant losses and personal struggles, they continue their work, resolving kidnappings and apprehending criminals, but with uncertain outcomes for some members.
Season 1 of Crossing Lines covers episodes 1-10. Here's everything that happened:
Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot (1) - Disgraced ex-NYPD detective Carl Hickman is recruited by Major Louis Daniel to join an International Criminal Court team. They investigate a serial killer targeting women across Europe. The team identifies the killer, but Sienna is fatally stabbed. Louis shoots the killer to prevent an international incident.
Season 1, Episode 2: Pilot (2) - The ICC team searches for a serial killer who has abducted Agent San. Hickman blames himself, consumed by guilt. The team identifies the killer and locates him, but during the confrontation, Sienna is fatally stabbed. Louis shoots the killer, and Hickman takes the gun.
Season 1, Episode 3: The Terminator - The ICC team investigates wealthy businessmen dying from a mysterious virus, leading them to art thieves using deadly radioactive polonium. The team gains recognition and cross-border authority. A confrontation with the killer puts the team's lives in jeopardy. Hickman finds the fake Van Gogh painting.
Season 1, Episode 4: Long-Haul Predators - An abandoned car in Poland leads the ICC to Germany, uncovering a brutal fight club where families are forced to hunt each other. Eva and Tommy go undercover, placing their lives in peril. Hickman and Louis race to save them. Ultimately, the team stops the long-haul truckers, but the disturbing nature of the crimes leaves a mark.
Season 1, Episode 5: Special Ops (1) - The ICC team investigates a kidnapping, discovering it's part of a deadly series. Agent San is abducted by the killer, leading Hickman to grapple with his morphine addiction. The team races against time to rescue the victim, as Dorn's life is also endangered. The episode concludes with the team closing in, but the situation remains dire.
Season 1, Episode 6: Special Ops (2) - The team continues the search for Maxim Marianski, with Louis suspecting Dimitrov's involvement. Eva discovers a similar kidnapping in Florence, uncovering a secret that could jeopardize Sebastian's career. Hickman has his own ideas about who is behind the kidnappings. Ultimately, the team works to resolve the kidnappings and uncover the truth. The episode concludes with uncertain outcomes for some team members.
Season 1, Episode 7: The Animals - A bank robbery in The Hague takes place, trapping Hickman inside. The robbers, wearing animal masks, are after more than just money. Tommy confronts a secret from his past that could jeopardize his career. Hickman shoots the gun out of the Wolf's hand. The team works to uncover the real motive behind the crime.
Season 1, Episode 8: Desperation & Desperados - When Anne-Marie is away, the ICC team investigates shootings in Italy and Slovenia. Two young men steal from a drug lord and kidnap his daughter. Eva's past reveals connections to the drug lord, which helps in saving the girl. The team works to stop a revenge-fueled killing spree. The daughter is rescued, and the criminals are apprehended.
Season 1, Episode 9: New Scars / Old Wounds (1) - Hickman relives the trauma of his hand injury. The team is unable to contact Anne-Marie. Sebastian's computer is hacked, and Hickman is framed for murder. Genovese assaults Hickman in a funhouse, admitting to killing the bank manager. Hickman is left handcuffed to Shari, who may be dead.
Season 1, Episode 10: New Scars / Old Wounds (2) - Hickman's life hangs in the balance as he fights to survive. Sebastian and Eva search for Anne-Marie, who is missing in Italy. Eva reveals she broke Sebastian's trust, potentially exposing his secrets. Sienna is mortally wounded by Wilhoit, but Louis shoots the suspect. The team recovers from the loss as they face a new case.
