Series synopsis
Ghosts of Beirut is an American drama television series that premiered on Showtime on May 21, 2023. It ended on June 11, 2023. It was created by Lior Raz, Avi Issacharoff, Greg Barker. It stars Dina Shihabi, Dermot Mulroney, Amir Khoury and Ned Bellamy.
Told from the American, Israeli and Lebanese perspectives, discover one of the greatest espionage stories of modern times: the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive Lebanese terrorist who outwitted his adversaries in the CIA and Mossad for over two decades.
Premise
Told from the American, Israeli and Lebanese perspectives, discover one of the greatest espionage stories of modern times: the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive Lebanese terrorist who outwitted his adversaries in the CIA and Mossad for over two decades.
Premise: The most dangerous man the world has ever known.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dina Shihabi as Lena Asayran
- Dermot Mulroney as Robert Ames
- Amir Khoury as Imad Mughniyeh (1982)
- Ned Bellamy as William Casey
- Rafi Gavron as Chet
- Soufiane El Khalidy as Kerem
Guest cast
- Garret Dillahunt as William Buckley
- Farida Bouazzaoui as Saada Badr Al Din (2007)
- Hisham Suliman as Imad Mughniyeh (2007)
- Zineb Triki as Wafaa Mughniyeh
- Iddo Goldberg as Teddy
- Michael Moshonov as Meir Dagan (1982)
- Salim Benmoussa as Mustafa (1982)
- Omar Lotfi as Ali Reza Asgari (1982)
- Navid Negahban as Ali Reza Asgari (2007)
- Tzahi Grad as Meir Dagan (2007)
- Hiba Bennani as Saada (1982)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | May 21, 2023 | June 11, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Emergence A young CIA targeter, Lena Asayran, connects a 2007 attack on US forces in Iraq to the CIA’s greatest adversary, Imad Mughniyeh. Lena manipulates a defector from Iran into revealing the murky origins of Imad’s rise at 19 years old. In 1983, CIA officer Robert Ames believes he can force Israel to withdraw and implement a regional peace plan. But young Imad senses an opportunity and plans the first suicide bombing in the Middle East. Ames’ optimistic vision clashes with Imad’s determination to remake the Middle East. |
May 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Hunted Following an attack on the US Embassy, the CIA appoints soldier-of-fortune William Buckley as the new Station Chief, along with case officer Chet Riley to track down the unknown attacker. Chet recruits a source close to Imad and uncovers the only image the CIA would have for the next 25 years. Imad escalates his attacks, bombing the US Marines barracks and kidnapping Buckley rattling the White House and CIA Director William Casey. The US withdraws from Lebanon and Imad Mughniyeh emerges as one of the most powerful players in the Middle East. |
May 28, 2023 |
| 3 |
Damascus Two decades after his emergence, Imad Mughniyeh is weary of his life in the shadows. Imad has his men kidnap US soldiers in Iraq, but their failed escape draws the attention of Lena Asayran. The head of Mossad, Meir Dagan orders his best officer, Teddy, to contact Lena to persuade the CIA to help kill Mughniyeh. Imad falls for a businesswoman in Damascus, and the family drama that unfolds creates an unprecedented opportunity for Lena and Teddy to identify Imad for the first time in 25 years. |
June 4, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 21, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 11, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |