Black Ops (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Series · ★ 7

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Released in 2012, Black Ops is a drama, war & politics, comedy and crime series.

What it’s about. BLACK OPS travels the world to take viewers along on top secret special ops missions. The series reveals how elite special operations units in different countries carry out their high-risk/zero-recognition assignments and shares the inside story of some of the most dramatic military actions in recent history. When 40 Chechen terrorists armed with guns and bombs hold 800 theater-goers hostage, it's up to Russia's elite anti-terrorist force, Spetsnaz group "Alpha," to get the hostages out alive. Negotiation is not an option, and a siege would set off the explosives. The only way to save the hostages' lives is to use an untested top-secret knock-out gas.

Who’s in it. Black Ops stars Richard Cullen as Ehud Barak, Danny Darren as C.lead, Gordon Bibby as Wilfried Bose Terrorist leader and Shiraz Khan as Cmdr J K Dutta.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Black Ops has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Ops page.

If you liked it. Fans of Black Ops tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Black Ops (2012)?
In US, Black Ops is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Black Ops worth watching?
Black Ops holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war & politics, comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Black Ops?
Black Ops stars Richard Cullen, Danny Darren, Gordon Bibby and Shiraz Khan.
When was Black Ops released?
Black Ops was released in 2012.