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The Essentials

Jim is a burnt out ex-spy, down on his luck at the end of an illustrious career. After he goes rogue and screws up yet again, his former Agency must bail him out, vowing that this favor will be his last. But in a refusal to accept old age and a forced retirement, Jim takes on a hot young protege to help him crack one last case: an international drug-smuggling ring... in Canada.

Top Cast

  • Jim Toepper

    Jim Toepper

    Jim

  • Chris Barbis

    Chris Barbis

    Aaron Pierce

  • Jeff Moon

    Jeff Moon

    Richard Knight

  • Anton Zane

    Anton Zane

    Duke

  • Meredith Powell

    Meredith Powell

    Margaret Powell

  • Kayleen Wilkinson

    Kayleen Wilkinson

    Julie

  • John Sindoni

    John Sindoni

    Maurice

  • John-Pat Nagle

    John-Pat Nagle

    Chuck

  • Brendan Nagle

    Brendan Nagle

    The Squirrel

Overview

Jim is a burnt out ex-spy, down on his luck at the end of an illustrious career. After he goes rogue and screws up yet again, his former Agency must bail him out, vowing that this favor will be his last. But in a refusal to accept old age and a forced retirement, Jim takes on a hot young protege to help him crack one last case: an international drug-smuggling ring... in Canada.

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Blow

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Blow

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