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American Odyssey

TV·2015–2015·NBC·Action, Adventure, Thriller·1h·6.8·Created by Adam Armus, Peter Horton, Nora Kay Foster

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When Sgt. Odelle Ballard stumbles upon an explosive secret, she must do whatever it takes to survive and find a way back to her family.

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Anna FrielAnna FrielSgt. Odelle BallardDaniella PinedaDaniella PinedaRuby SimmsJake RobinsonJake RobinsonHarrison WaltersNate MooneyNate MooneyBob OfferPeter FacinelliPeter FacinelliPeter DeckerOmar GhazaouiOmar GhazaouiAslamJim True-FrostJim True-FrostRon BallardSadie SinkSadie SinkSuzanne Ballard

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