Gangland Undercover

Gangland Underover
Genre Drama
Created by Charles Falco
Based on Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws: My Infiltration of America's Deadliest Biker Gangs by Charles Falco
Written by Noel Baker
Charles Falco
Richard Oleksiak
Directed by Stephen Kemp (series dir.)
Carl Hindmarch
Starring
Opening theme Russ Mackay
Composer(s) Russ Mackay
Country of origin Canada
United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Sherri Rufh
  • Peter Schneider
  • Spencer Medof
  • Elaine Frontain Bryant
  • Julian Hobbs
  • Stephen Mintz
  • Charles Tremayne
  • Brendan Deneen and Rob Kirkpatrick for Macmillan Entertainment
Producer(s) Kim Bondi
Editor(s) Rob Chandler
Jason Gatt
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) Shaw Media
McMillan Entertainment
Distributor History Channel
Release
Original network History (CA)
History (U.S.)
Original release February 24 (2015-02-24) – March 31, 2015 (2015-03-31)
External links
Official website

Gangland Undercover is an American factual based drama television miniseries written and created by Charles Falco,[1] a former ATF confidential informant (C/S) who infiltrated an outlaw motorcycle gang. The six episode-series is based on Falco's 2013 memoir, Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws: My Infiltration of America's Deadliest Biker Gangs. It premiered on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, on the History Channel at 10/9c.[2]

Premise

A description at the beginning of the first episode stated: "This program is based on Charles Falco's account of events that took place between 2003 and 2006, when he infiltrated one of America's most notorious biker gangs. Names, locations and key details have been changed to protect the identities of those involved."

Opening Introduction: (narrated by Charles Falco - voice disguised):

“ When I first took a deal to become an undercover informant of a biker gang, I did it to save my own skin. But over the next three years, putting bad guys away became my personal mission. I saw it as a chance to make amends for my past mistakes. But I paid a heavy price. I'm Charles Falco, and this is my story. ”

Cast

Main cast

Supporting/recurring cast

Guest cast

Episodes
No. Title Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Going Under"February 24, 2015 (2015-02-24)1.06[3]
In the series premiere, Charles Falco, a private contractor infiltrator for the ATF risks his life undercover when he infiltrates the notorious Vagos Motorcycle Club, a one percenter motorcycle club at their headquarters in Southern California. As a "hang-around", he gets to know the members during a bike run. However, he must quickly prove himself when a surprise invitation by the club's president puts him right in the middle of the underground counterculture of outlaw biker gangs.
2"A Tough Prospect"[4]March 3, 2015 (2015-03-03)N/A
Six months in, Falco, now a prospect in the Vagos biker gang, gets even closer to the members, but is subjected to constant hazing and waiting on their needs 24/7, including handling a drug deal with Dawg, a Nazi Lowrider. When a fight breaks out at the club's bar, a knockout punch earns Falco his "road name" by his sponsor, Kid, who calls him "Quick". A new motorcycle provided by Falco's handler, Koz, gives him added street cred with the gang. However, after Lizard turns it into a real club bike, he now owes him a debt.
3"Patched In"[5]March 10, 2015 (2015-03-10)N/A
Now a full-patched member, Falco is getting used to the addictive outlaw biker lifestyle, and ends up in trouble during the club's annual bike run to Reno. Meanwhile, ATF raid Darko and Stash's place, causing the Vagos international president, Felix to question Schizo about having a snitch in his chapter. Later, Falco is promoted to joint sergeant of arms, but he pays a heavy price when he loses his only friend, Kid in a drug deal gone south, and his girlfriend, Susana's trust, as well as making an enemy in the end.
4"Dangerous Game"[6]March 17, 2015 (2015-03-17)N/A
Two years into his infiltration and four months after Kid's drug deal went south, Falco's collected enough evidence to put most of his brothers-in-arms away, however, he's still haunted by one crime. When Stash murders drug dealer Johnny H, the D.A.'s determination to convict him threatens to blow Falco's cover. Meanwhile, Falco proves he's a critical asset to both the Vagos and to his operation, now codenamed "22 Green", a joint operation between the ATF, DEA and local cops. But when he later throws the first punch in a bar brawl, Falco, Schizo, and Stash all find themselves behind bars on charges of attempted murder.
5"Solitary"[7]March 24, 2015 (2015-03-24)N/A
Behind bars, Falco is under real pressure imprisoned for a month inside FCI Lompoc. Amidst some of the most notorious gangs in the world, Falco has to do what is necessary to survive, learning the ropes from his cellmate Thor. During his time, he rises within the ranks as "The Rep" in the "Woods", a part of the Aryan Brotherhood all while under pressure from Suzanna's numerous questions. Just when it couldn't get any worse, Falco's former partner Bernard discovers his location and puts out a hit on him. It's only a matter of time before it's carried out. He lands himself in solitary, where time stops and he's left with his conscience. Darko is made president of his own chapter, defecting Schizo's members.
6"Endgame"[8]March 31, 2015 (2015-03-31)N/A
After three years of evidence gathering, Falco’s mission is nearly over. The ATF is finally ready to bring Operation 22 Green to an end, in a series of massive coordinated raids. Agent Koz wants Falco to lay low until the bust goes down, but when Schizo orders him (now the chapter VP) to orchestrate a major drug deal, keeping a low profile proves impossible. To make matters worse, Darko and Stash pressure him to defect and start cooking meth for their rival chapter, while Suzanna walks out on him for good. With the final police raid imminent, a vulnerable Falco is interrogated at gunpoint. Falco's whole life is torn apart and he has no idea if he’ll actually make it out alive.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.history.com/shows/gangland-undercover/articles/charles-falco
  2. ↑ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/01/09/gangland-undercover-to-premiere-tuesday-february-24-on-history/348394/
  3. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 25, 2015). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Being Mary Jane' Tops Night + 'The Haves and the Have Nots', '19 Kids and Counting', 'Pretty Little Liars' & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  4. ↑ http://www.tvguide.com/shows/gangland-undercover-756249/episode-2-season-1/a-tough-prospect/
  5. ↑ http://www.tvguide.com/shows/gangland-undercover-756249/episode-3-season-1/patched-in/
  6. ↑ http://www.tvguide.com/shows/gangland-undercover-756249/
  7. ↑ http://www.tvguide.com/shows/gangland-undercover-756249/episode-5-season-1/solitary/
  8. ↑ http://www.tvguide.com/shows/gangland-undercover-756249/episode-6-season-1/endgame/

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