A firefighter's quest for vengeance against a terrorist becomes a gritty, high-octane journey through international intrigue.
Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Hoopla (free), Plex (free) and Tubi (free).
What we could confirm fits an R: brutal violence and some strong language.
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Firefighter Gordon Brewer is plunged into the complex and dangerous world of international terrorism after he loses his wife and child in a bombing credited to Claudio 'The Wolf' Perrini.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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