A border town cop uncovers an illegal drug trade tied to his childhood friend and a ruthless British crime syndicate operating in the scenic 1000 Islands region between Canada and the U.S.

Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," who is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive," to Chang'an.

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What if nothing in your life was as it seems? Action, secrets, and twists you won’t see coming.

Five former Spanish spies, who, decades ago, participated in a secret operation in Colombia, are assassinated at the same time in different parts of the world.

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Red Alder lunch

Red Alder with Vicki and Linda