Terrorism Close Calls

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Terrorism Close Calls
Genre Documentary
StarringDavid Bitkower
Don Borelli
Pete King
Country of originUnited States
Czech Republic
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Running time47-49 min.
Production companies KM Plus Media and Big Media [1]
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseOctober 26, 2018 (2018-10-26)

Terrorism Close Calls is an 2018 American docu-series, exploring the terrorist attacks that almost happened or were not executed as planned. Each episodes explores a declassified terrorist scheme intended to cause mass casualties. [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Premise

Terrorism Close Calls explores the terrorist attacks that almost happened or were not executed as planned. Each episode follows law enforcement officers and terrorism specialists as they discuss near catastrophes and reveals the techniques, plans and tricks used by authorities to apprehend those responsible. [2] [4]

Cast

Release

It was released on October 26, 2018 on Netflix streaming. [5]

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