Putin, Russia and the West
Overview
"Putin, Russia and the West" is a compelling four-part documentary that aired on BBC Two in early 2012, exploring the intricate dynamics between Vladimir Putin's Russia and Western nations. Produced by the esteemed Norma Percy, known for her work on "The Death of Yugoslavia" and "Iran and the West," the series delves into political tensions and alliances. However, it faced backlash from some dissidents who accused it of offering a sympathetic portrayal of Putin's administration, sparking debate over the narrative's objectivity and implications for understanding current geopolitics.
Episodes
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1
Wiseguy (1)
After spending two years behind bars to create his cover, Vinnie is finally released. He reunites with his boss, Frank McPike, and reconnects with his...
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Taking Control
In 2001, Putin issued a foreboding alert regarding Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Taliban, highlighting potential dangers that could arise from these ...
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2
Wiseguy (2)
After Tony Grecco, Vinnie and Sonny's trusted associate, has a confrontation with the police, Vinnie ends up getting arrested. Meanwhile, the Steelgra...
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2
Democracy Threatens
Leonid Kuchma discusses the upcoming 2004 election and the role that Putin plays in the selection of his successor. He reflects on the political lands...
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3
New Blood
In his quest to seize control of Sonny Steelgrave's empire, mob leader Paul Patrice sets Sonny up by framing him for multiple assassination attempts a...
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3
War
Title: Conflict Plot: In August 2008, key political leaders engage in discussions regarding the escalating tensions between Russia and Georgia. They ...
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4
New Start
Explore the intricate dynamics of Barack Obama's interactions with the Kremlin, shedding light on the complexities and challenges he faced during his ...
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4
The Loose Cannon
A cunning psychopath disguises himself as Sonny's nephew, betraying Sonny's trust in a shocking twist. As tensions rise, he takes Vinnie’s girlfrien...
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5
The Birthday Surprise
Vinnie's determination to uncover the identity of his cousin's killer almost exposes him, prompting Frank to warn him about potential termination. Fra...
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6
One on One
Following a string of failed deals, Sonny begins to think that Vinnie might be a mole. When Frank discovers that the local police have an informant wi...
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7
Prodigal Son
When Vinnie's mother is attacked in Brooklyn, he becomes furious and takes it upon himself to track down the culprit. However, during his visit to the...
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8
A Deal's a Deal
Sonny's harsh treatment of a lounge singer seeking to escape his contract sets off a chain reaction, resulting in Vinnie being caught on camera with M...
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9
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
As Sonny prepares to marry the daughter of a syndicate leader, it seems like a strategic move to realign the families. However, Vinnie discovers that ...
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10
No One Gets Out of Here Alive
Furious, Sonny Steelgrave confronts Vinnie, accusing him of double-crossing him by siding with his greatest enemy. As the anger surges, Sonny comes to...
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11
Last Rites for Lucci
Following the Steelgrave case, Vinnie grapples with feelings of betrayal and disloyalty. In an attempt to redeem himself, he takes a dangerous gamble ...
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12
Independent Operator
Vinnie's task to investigate a contract killer plunges him into a massive international smuggling network, one that is far more extensive than the Ste...
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13
Fascination for the Flame
Vinnie, working as a bodyguard for the Profitts, faces his initial challenge when Mel Profitt, the sharp yet paranoid leader of a global crime syndica...
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14
Smokey Mountain Requiem
Vinnie informs Mel Profitt of his plans to return to New Jersey, but Mel has other ideas. He presents Vinnie with an enticing opportunity: the chance ...
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15
Player to be Named Now
Mel's ambition to acquire a baseball team is driven by two motivations: his longing to play and his desire to reclaim power from a former business par...
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16
The Merchant of Death
As Mel's sources for munitions start to dwindle, he resorts to blackmailing a French Deputy Minister of Defense to secure the arms he requires.
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17
Not For Nothing
After the collapse of the Steelgrave empire, Aldo Baglia is in hiding in Vancouver when he spots a picture of Vinnie in the newspaper. Fueled by reven...
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18
Squeeze
As Mel's munitions business begins to crumble, he instructs Vinnie to arrange a meeting with the mob, hoping to leverage his vast cocaine dealings to ...
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19
Blood Drive
After turning down a proposal to fund a coup in the Caribbean, Mel Profitt becomes fixated on a rumored voodoo death curse. Vinnie, filled with dread,...
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20
Phantom Pain
Following Susan's arrest for Mel's murder, Vinnie defies McPike’s directive to abandon the Profitt case. This decision stems from Susan's alarming c...
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21
Dirty Little Wars
After Mel and Susan Profitt are brought down, McPike starts to break apart their criminal organization. However, Vinnie insists on remaining involved ...
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22
Date With an Angel
Roger Lococco effectively seals his own fate when he speaks before a Senate committee about a conspiracy lurking within the U.S. intelligence communit...
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Going Home
Having stepped down from his role, Vinnie heads back to his former neighborhood in search of tranquility after his intense time undercover, only to di...
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2
School of Hard Knox
Vinnie reluctantly returns to the OCB, motivated by their promise to assist in finding Pete's murderer. However, Daryl is more focused on getting his ...
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3
Revenge of the Mud People
Vinnie is unaware that his car was involved in a robbery that resulted in the death of an off-duty police officer, which leads to his arrest and harsh...
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4
Last of the True Believers
Knox Pooley comes to the unsettling conclusion that Calvin has lost his grip on reality and decides to expel him. This pushes Calvin over the edge, le...
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5
Aria for Don Aiuppo
Vinnie is interrogated about his relationship with Don Aiuppo, leading him to discover that his mother is romantically involved with the former mobste...
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6
7th Avenue Freeze Out
Garment maker Eli Sternberg finds himself in a tough spot when he can't secure a loan to save his struggling business, prompting him to seek financial...
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7
Next of Kin
Eli anxiously waits for updates from Sri Lanka after a bomb detonated at David's hotel. Meanwhile, Vinnie gets struck by a taxi, prompting Frank to co...
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8
All or Nothing
Raglin tracks Pinzolo's deceptive path into Chinatown, where a strike among garment workers is disrupting a crucial order for the Sternbergs. At the s...
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9
Where's the Money
Raglin discovers that Carole is colluding with Pinzolo to ruin Eli financially. In a bold move, David confronts Pinzolo and demands he take him to the...
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10
Postcard From Morocco
Raglin follows a tip from David about Pinzolo's violent history, but they are unable to locate the body. Eli approaches Raglin with an offer of money ...
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11
Stairway to Heaven
In the dead of night, Frank arrives at Vinnie's place, desperate and distressed, revealing that his wife is gravely ill and in urgent need of a liver ...
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12
White Noise
Worried about Vinnie's dependence on pain medication for his leg injury, Frank reaches out to Paul Beckstead, who insists on a routine physical for Vi...
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13
Dead Dog Lives
Frank trades Pinzolo's jet to the DEA in return for a small record label and hands it over to Vinnie. Bobby Travis persuades Vinnie to bring him on bo...
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14
And it Comes Out Here
Vinnie, disregarding Paul Beckstead's concerns, leverages Diana's record to ignite a bidding war aimed at selling Dead Dog to a larger label. When he ...
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15
The Rip-Off Stick
Vinnie secures the release of artist Monroe Blue from jail and encourages him to collaborate with Diana on some new songs. However, Vinnie starts to q...
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16
High Dollar Bop
Noticing Eddie's discontent with Newquay, Vinnie attempts to entice him by offering a chance to work alongside Monroe. Meanwhile, Winston discovers Vi...
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17
Hip Hop on the Gravy Train
Amber convinces Winston to allow her and Isaac to manage Shakala at Radiance. Frustrated with his lack of progress, Vinnie pushes Bobby to find his ow...
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18
The One that Got Away
Winston delivers an eviction notice to Vinnie, who defiantly insists he will remain at Radiance for the entirety of his contract. This prompts Winston...
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19
Living and Dying in 4/4 Time
Frank's suspicions are confirmed when the court dismisses the case against Winston, labeling it as entrapment, which sets the investigation back to it...
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20
Call it Casaba
As their time at Shakala comes to an end, Frank reminds Vinnie of their fishing trip planned for the next morning. Vinnie and Amber enjoy a dinner tog...
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21
The Four-Letter Word (1)
Vinnie cautions Amber regarding her lawyer, but she dismisses his worries, believing he's merely envious. While out, Vinnie meets an old friend from h...
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22
Le Lacrime de Amore (2)
Carlotta and Rudy Aiuppo come back to America after hearing news about Amber. Carlotta doubts Amber's suitability for Vinnie. Meanwhile, Rudy approach...
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A Rightful Place
As Vinnie keeps watch over Rudy, he discovers that Grosset's father-in-law has also been attacked, igniting a power clash among the mobsters. In a bid...
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2
Battle of the Barge
Cerrico and Grosset's rivalry intensifies as they vie for dominance in the garbage collection business. In a precarious move, Grosset teams up with Ch...
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3
Sins of the Father
Frank decides to remove Vinnie from the case after learning that D.A. Peter Alatorre intends to reveal Vinnie's position as the head of the Commission...
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4
Heir to the Throne
Rudy learns about Joey's scheme to eliminate him, Albert, and Vinnie, prompting him to hatch a counter-plan by persuading Albert that he needs to kill...
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5
Sleepwalk
Frank and Dan encourage Vinnie to mend things with Amber. He takes their advice and visits her, leading to a passionate night together. However, Amber...
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6
How Will They Remember Me?
A local priest discovers a box that once belonged to Pete and hands it over to Vinnie. Inside, Vinnie uncovers his father's diary, revealing a troubli...
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7
People Do it All the Time
Vinnie and Frank work to lift Dan's spirits as he grapples with his feelings about becoming a grandfather. Meanwhile, when Lauren discovers a fake che...
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Reunion
At his 15-year high school reunion, Vinnie runs into two former classmates: a mob lawyer and a detective. He grapples with the decision of whether to ...
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9
Day One
Vinnie heads to Washington to look into a counterfeiting scheme aimed at undermining the Japanese economy. Frank cautions him to tread lightly, hintin...
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Day Four
Following the murder of economist Valenti, Vinnie's investigation into the scheme aimed at destabilizing the Japanese economy takes unexpected turns. ...
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Day Seven
Vinnie and Dan uncover clues about a counterfeiting operation in Utah, but the ease of their discovery raises suspicions. To dig deeper, Vinnie ventur...
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Day Nine
Vinnie finds himself framed in a supposed scheme to destabilize the Japanese economy, leading the Attorney General to initiate a secret Senate inquiry...
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13
Meet Mike McPike
While in a budget meeting, Frank receives a call from Jenny informing him that his father is causing a scene at the assisted living facility. He bring...
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14
To Die in Bettendorf
Sid Royce, Steelgrave's ex-accountant, is struggling to adapt to life in Witness Protection after Frank intervened in his life. When his wife leaves h...
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15
Romp
Vinnie, feeling isolated, decides to reconnect with his old friend Mike Caccatori at the bachelor party of their high-school pal, Jimmy "The Legend" V...
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16
A One Horse Town
Frank hears from a reporter buddy about a corrupt town in Washington and decides to send Vinnie to dig deeper into the situation. Vinnie assumes the i...
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17
His Master's Voice
The discovery of two missing deputies’ bodies reveals a serial killer who has been haunting the northwest. With Stem spiraling out of control, Volch...
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18
Hello Buckwheat
Vinnie brings in Roger Lococco to take charge of the case before retreating to a rundown hotel in Seattle. Meanwhile, Frank is more focused on finding...
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19
Let Them Eat Cake
Vinnie finds work transporting hospital waste while staying under the radar in Seattle. Meanwhile, Frank discovers that Volchek intends to bribe a sta...
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20
Meltdown
Volchek spirals into despair after the hospital's closure. Meanwhile, Roger and Frank work to help him regain his sense of control and save Lynchboro....
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21
Sanctuary
Feeling hopeless, Vinnie considers ending his life when the sound of church bells draws him in. He confesses his struggles to Father Pat, pleading for...
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22
Brrump-Bump
Frank undergoes an out-of-body experience and momentarily regains consciousness when he hears Vinnie calling out to him. Meanwhile, Kousakis murders H...
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1
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (1)
While Frank is in Washington discussing his return to work with Paul, he receives a call from Dan informing him that Vinnie has missed his latest chec...
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Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (2)
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Black Gold
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The Gift
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La Mina
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Witness Protection for the Archangel Lucifer
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Point of No Return
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Dead Right
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9
Changing Houses
