Series synopsis
68 Whiskey is an American drama comedy television series that premiered on Paramount Network on January 15, 2020. It ended on March 18, 2020. It was created by Roberto Benabib. It stars Sam Keeley, Gage Golightly, Cristina Rodlo and Jeremy Tardy.
A dark comedy following a multicultural mix of men and women deployed as Army medics to a forward operating base in Afghanistan nicknamed “The Orphanage.” Together, they endure a dangerous and Kafkaesque world that leads to self-destructive appetites, outrageous behavior, intense camaraderie and occasionally, a profound sense of purpose.
Premise
A dark comedy following a multicultural mix of men and women deployed as Army medics to a forward operating base in Afghanistan nicknamed “The Orphanage.” Together, they endure a dangerous and Kafkaesque world that leads to self-destructive appetites, outrageous behavior, intense camaraderie and occasionally, a profound sense of purpose.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sam Keeley as Cooper Roback
- Gage Golightly as Grace Durkin
- Cristina Rodlo as Sergeant Rosa Alvarez
- Jeremy Tardy as Staff Sergeant Mekhi Davis
- Nicholas Coombe as Anthony Petrocelli
- Derek Theler as Sasquatch
- Beth Riesgraf as Major Sonia Holloway
- Lamont Thompson as Harlan Austin
Guest cast
- Ali Olomi as Afghan Doctor
- Blake Altounian as Maguire Holloway (credit only)
- Brey Chanadet as Oliver
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 15, 2020 | March 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Buckley's Goat Roback faces disciplinary action, Alvarez deals with trauma on the job and learns shocking news from home, and Roback and Davis's money-making scheme doesn't go as planned. |
January 15, 2020 |
| 2 |
Finger Lickin' Good Roback, Davis, and Petrocelli make their way back to base through treacherous desert. Roback makes a grand gesture to help out Alvarez, complicating things with Durkin. Holloway takes a special interest in one of her patients. |
January 22, 2020 |
| 3 |
Daddy Issues Roback, Davis, and Alvarez go on a mission to find Qasem. Alvarez makes an unexpected friend. Roback opens up to Durkin, and tries to salvage the fight with Sasquatch. |
January 29, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 15, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 18, 2020 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |