Season 1

1. Negotiator

2004-02-24 · 25m

Yuugo, a hostage negotiator from Japan, is enlisted by a young woman named Mayuko Iwase whose father has been taken hostage by a warlord in Pakistan. The previous negotiator, hired by her father's employer, was killed when negotiations broke down due to military intervention.

2. Decision

2004-03-02 · 25m

Yuugo continues preparations in Pakistan. Before his departure, he was given a lead on a an Sheik who may be willing to assist him in making contact with the warlord holding Mayuko's father. Following a chance encounter, Yuugo frees a young woman being kept as a slave by a band of travellers.

3. Contact

2004-03-09 · 25m

Yuugo updates Mayuko on his progress by radio. The military intercept the transmission and take an interest in the expedition. Taking refuge in a cave from a searching helicopter, Yuugo and the young woman who is now following him are discovered by a Daku patrol.

4. Warrior

2004-03-16 · 25m

Yuugo has been sentenced to death by the Daku. They tie him to a stone and leave him to his fate in the noon sun. Knowing that Yusuf Ali is watching, Yuugo resolves to demonstrate to Ali that he is a warrior with whom he should negotiate.

5. Trust

2004-03-23 · 25m

Having gained the trust of Yusuf Ali, Yuugo must now contact Mayuko once again to arrange the randsom funds. Knowing that a further radio transmission will draw the military to the Daku camp, he persuades Ali that the camp must be evacuated.

6. Promise

2004-03-30 · 25m

7. Exiled Aristocrat - Immigrants

25m

8. Deal - Business

25m

9. Official Document - Materials

25m

10. Extreme Cold - Maros

25m

11. Interrogation

2004-05-04 · 25m

12. The Mystery of the Ring

2004-05-11 · 25m

13. For Nadenka

2004-05-18 · 25m