Movies and TvShows featuring "covert-operation" theme.

Snowfall is a TV show that depicts the rise of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles in the 1980s. The story follows several characters as they navigate the dangerous and complex world of drugs, crime, and government conspiracies. The series explores the impact of the epidemic on the African-American community and the involvement of the CIA in drug trafficking.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan follows the journey of a brilliant CIA analyst, Jack Ryan, as he is thrust into the world of international espionage. Ryan, formerly a marine, finds himself in the middle of a dangerous covert operation that threatens the security of the United States. As he navigates through political corruption, drug cartels, and domestic terrorism, Ryan must use his skills and intelligence to uncover the truth and protect his country.

Tom Harris is a CIA operative who successfully destroys an Iranian nuclear facility with malware. A journalist, Luna, receives evidence of this and is arrested in Iran. Tom accepts a new mission in Afghanistan but is exposed and forced to flee to Kandahar. He is chased by Iranian and Pakistani agents, but with the help of an Afghan warlord, he manages to escape. Eventually, Tom and his translator are captured by Taliban forces, but they are rescued by Roman, who sacrifices his life. With the help of a missile strike, Tom and his translator escape on a British military plane.

Marcus Luttrell and his team are sent on a mission to capture or kill Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. They are ambushed and heavily outnumbered, resulting in a fight for survival. Despite their injuries, they try to flee and call for help, but face more challenges along the way. With the help of Pashtun villagers, Luttrell is eventually rescued.

A former Navy SEAL officer investigates why his entire platoon was ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission.

Above the Law follows a martial arts expert and cop who takes matters into his own hands when he uncovers corruption and drug dealing within the political system. With his skills and determination, he becomes a force to be reckoned with as he seeks justice.

Aaron Cross is a member of a black-ops program called Operation Outcome. As the CIA investigates the exposed Treadstone and Blackbriar programs, they decide to eliminate Outcome and its agents. Cross must survive assassination attempts, including an unmanned drone attack. He teams up with geneticist Dr. Marta Shearing to find a way to viral off the Chems he relies on. Together, they face CIA assassins and escape to Manila, where they initiate the viral-off process. They are pursued by a brainwashed super-soldier and the police, but ultimately manage to escape and leave the country.

In the 1960s during the Cold War, a British businessman named Greville Wynne is recruited by MI6 to act as a courier between the British and the Soviets. As tensions rise and the Cuban Missile Crisis looms, Wynne finds himself caught in a dangerous game of espionage and betrayal.

When a group of terrorists hijacks a transatlantic flight and threatens to release a nerve gas, a team of experts must race against time to stop them. With lives on the line, they must overcome obstacles, disarm bombs, and work together to save the day.

Ascension is a thrilling TV mini-series set in outer space. A group of people, secretly chosen for an experiment, are sent on a spaceship to colonize a new world. As they journey through space, they face numerous challenges and uncover dark secrets. The show explores themes of love, infidelity, covert operations, murder, and the complexities of human relationships in a confined space.

CIA analyst Jack Ryan is tasked with preventing a Neo-Nazi group from detonating a nuclear weapon at a football game in Baltimore, sparking a conflict between the United States and Russia's President. Ryan teams up with CIA Director Cabot to investigate the disappearance of three Russian nuclear scientists and trace the bomb's origin. As tensions escalate and the threat of nuclear war looms, Ryan races against time to stop the extremists and avert a catastrophic conflict.

The November Man follows the story of a retired CIA agent who is pulled back into the field when his former protégé becomes the target of an assassination attempt. As he delves deeper into the mission, he discovers a dark conspiracy that threatens his own life and those around him. With the clock ticking, he must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth and protect those he cares about.

A CIA agent in Jordan navigates the complex world of intelligence agencies and terrorism as he hunts down a powerful terrorist leader. He must navigate the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and the Jordanian Intelligence service while trying to prevent further attacks.

CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US government against a Colombian drug cartel. An aggrieved first term President authorizes a secret military incursion into Columbia after a personal friend is killed by men connected to the leader of the Cali Cartel. Jack Ryan, promoted as Deputy Director of Intelligence at the CIA, is unintentionally mired in the scheme. He secures funding for the operation from Congress but is unaware that troops will be used. As the operation escalates, Ryan realizes the illicit nature of the mission and organizes a rescue operation after US soldiers are betrayed and captured in Columbia. Despite the President's attempts to silence him, Ryan reveals all details of the operation to Congress.

A group of detectives, known for their incompetence, go undercover as employees at a chicken restaurant to take down a drug kingpin. As they gain popularity for their delicious chicken, they must balance their secret operation with their newfound success.

After suffering from amnesia, a female schoolteacher named Samantha Caine slowly uncovers her true identity as a highly skilled CIA assassin named Charly Baltimore. As she begins to remember her past, she becomes the target of powerful enemies who want to keep her quiet. With the help of a private investigator named Mitch Henessey, Samantha must confront her past and protect her daughter while unraveling a larger conspiracy.

In the small town of White Sands, a sheriff finds himself in the middle of a covert operation involving the FBI, CIA, and Iran-Contra. As he investigates, he discovers dark secrets and must navigate through a web of deception and violence to uncover the truth.

When a terrorist group hijacks a commercial airplane and holds the passengers hostage, a team of highly skilled commandos known as the Delta Force is called in to rescue them. Led by Colonel Nick Alexander, the team must navigate a treacherous mission in war-torn Lebanon to save innocent lives.

In Sniper (1993), a skilled marksman and his spotter are sent on a covert mission in the jungles of Panama. They must navigate through dangerous terrain and eliminate a drug lord, all while surrounded by enemy forces. With their military training and expertise, they face intense battles and make strategic decisions to complete their mission and ensure their survival.

D.E.B.S. follows a group of female secret agents who must go undercover in high school to stop a supervillain's evil plot. As they navigate the challenges of teenage life, including romance and friendships, they must also balance their mission to save the world.