Almost Paradise
Overview
A retired DEA agent seeks a peaceful existence running a gift shop in the Philippines. However, his dreams of tranquility are shattered as he finds himself entangled with perilous individuals and life-threatening scenarios. Whether through connections with local police friends or unexpected encounters with figures from his past, he can't escape the thrill of danger. Surprisingly, he discovers that this chaotic world captivates him, complicating his desire for a quiet life.
Episodes
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1
Finding Mabuhay
After leaving his career as a DEA agent behind, a retired operative seeks peace at a secluded resort in the Philippines. However, his quiet life takes...
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2
It's Personal
When the body of Detective Alamares’ friend is discovered on a beach, Alex begins to suspect the international smugglers who recently arrived at the...
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3
Reef Eel Soup for the Soul
After learning that local street-food vendors are being extorted by mobsters, Alex decides to go undercover as a Spanish crime lord to expose the culp...
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4
Pistol Whip
When a reality TV crew comes to the resort to investigate sunken WWII battle sites, Alex finds himself desperate for rent money. This urgency leads hi...
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5
Unbecalming
As a typhoon lashes the Island, criminals and their captives find themselves cornered inside the police station. Alex is faced with the urgent task of...
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6
Rise of the Kalangay
Driven by a fierce sense of competition, Alex sets out to crack a murder case ahead of a renowned detective. However, the investigation becomes deeply...
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7
Uncle Danny
When Alex's scheming Uncle Danny drops by to reconcile, Alex faces a dilemma. He needs to safeguard the world from his uncle's antics while simultaneo...
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8
Lone Wolf
Alex jumps at the chance to guard a country singer he admires, only to discover that meeting your idols can lead to disappointment. However, when the ...
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9
A Wedding to Die For
Kai finds himself tasked with a covert intelligence mission at the wedding of Tommy Chow, known as the Scorpion and the leader of the ruthless Qin Xio...
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10
Something Walker This Way Comes
Alex is caught off guard when the partner who deceived him arrives on the island. To add to the surprise, his daughter, who has been out of his life f...
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The Magellan Cross
A priest is found dead, and the motive revolves around a legendary ancient cross, the same one Magellan clutched when he fell to Lapu-Lapu during the ...
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2
Breaking Badminton
After Alex’s gym buddy is discovered dead, he takes it upon himself to look into the case and uncovers that his friend was mixed up in an illicit ba...
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3
A Fisherfolk Tale
In a secluded fishing village, Alex forms a friendship with a boat mechanic who has been falsely charged with murder. Teaming up with Kai and Ernesto,...
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4
Bahala Na
As Alex takes up temporary residence with Ernesto, he finds himself immersed in a complex family saga that bridges generations and stretches over many...
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5
Deus Ex-Wife Machina
Alex's ex-wife arrives with her new fiancé, seeking his signature on their divorce papers. However, things take a dramatic turn when the fiancé is m...
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6
Ghost Month
In the Philippines, during the customary "Ghost Month," Alex finds himself haunted by the spirit of a man who was falsely accused of a crime. This res...
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7
All In
As the highly anticipated launch of Mactan’s latest resort casino, run by the Villegas family, approaches, Ann Villegas enlists Alex to evaluate the...
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8
Uncoupled
Kai and Alex pose as a spiritually enlightened couple at a self-help retreat to rescue a vulnerable young woman from the grasp of a perilous cult. The...
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9
Old Times
After getting involved in a murder case to help his romantic interest, Ann Villegas, Alex unexpectedly forms a bond with an eccentric elderly couple. ...
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10
Brigade
Alex infiltrates a prison posing as an inmate and, with assistance from Kai and Ernesto, uncovers how The Waterboarder has been orchestrating his crim...
