A domestic terrorist attack evokes a violent and oppressive response from the U.S. government... a labor dispute ends in violence... a young boy lies dying of a rare disease with no hope in sight. When the conflict focuses on a small town in West Virginia, Ken Murphy, Iraq veteran and Lieutenant Colonel in the West Virginia National Guard, must find a way to protect his family and community in a world turned upside down. In a future America terrifying to behold, Republic evokes the specter of civil war in a world that is simultaneously familiar and changed beyond recognition.
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A domestic terrorist attack evokes a violent and oppressive response from the U.S. government... a labor dispute ends in violence... a young boy lies dying of a rare disease with no hope in sight. When the conflict focuses on a small town in West Virginia, Ken Murphy, Iraq veteran and Lieutenant Colonel in the West Virginia National Guard, must find a way to protect his family and community in a world turned upside down. In a future America terrifying to behold, Republic evokes the specter of civil war in a world that is simultaneously familiar and changed beyond recognition.
Republic Episode 23. With the failure of negotiations and the singning of a Declaration of Independence by the Governor of West Virginia, federal and state forces launch into an inevitable conclusion.
Republic Episode 22.Republic Episode 22. Karen Greenfield and Mike Morris have a reunion, and Morris gets news of his court-martial. Both sides of the conflict prepare for war.
Republic Episode 21. General Ken Murphy challenges his officers with the reality of combat. Mike Morris testifies for the Article 32 investigation. The West Virginia National Guard finally takes action to end the siege of the brigade headquarters.
Republic Episode 20. The governor of West Virginia must select a new commander for the National Guard. Valerie Murphy and Al Clark travel back to West Virginia.
Republic Episode 19. Colonel Ken Murphy returns to his command following the funeral of his son. The press pursues Mike Morris. Al Clark and his team respond to their defeat in the elections.
Republic Episode 16. In this episode, we return to Colonel Ken Murphy and his son, as the full impact of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2016 hits home.
Republic Episode 15. Mike Morris and PFC Turville face charges for their actions in Charleston, and Mike returns home to find Alicia has carried out her threats.
Republic Episode 13. The House of Representatives prepares to debate the Fiscal Responsibility Act, and Dale Whitt is set to deliver independence petitions to the Capitol. West Virginia responds to the firefight between DHS and the National Guard.
Republic Episode 12. After shots were fired between the National Guard and the DHS, Captain Karen Greenfield struggles to deal with the consequences of her decisions.
Republic Episode 9. Dale Whitt is interviewed by the Department of Homeland Security, and we learn that the petitions for his referendum were destroyed in the fire. Ken Murphy and his son face a more serious challenge to Kenny's health, and look for help.
Republic: Episode 8. Mike Morris and the 1st of the 15th Infantry withdraw from Arlington, Virginia. Demonstrators call for Dale Whitt to be released, and violence breaks out in Harpers Ferry.
Republic: Episode 7. Congressman Clark and Valerie Murphy seek help from the President, and Dale Whitt announces his campaign for secession from the United States.
Republic: Episode 5. Ken Murphy testifies before Congress, while the workers in Highview force their way back into the plant, only to be confronted by a new crisis.
Republic: Episode 3. In the aftermath of a terrorist attack, troops respond in Arlington. Ken Murphy attempts to get his unit activated, and struggles with the health of his son.
A domestic terrorist attack evokes a violent and oppressive response from the U.S. government... a labor dispute ends in violence... a young boy lies dying of a rare disease with no hope in sight. When the conflict focuses on a small town in West Virginia, Ken Murphy, Iraq veteran and Lieutenant Colonel in the West Virginia National Guard, must find a way to protect his family and community in a world turned upside down. In a future America terrifying to behold, Republic evokes the specter of civil war in a world that is simultaneously familiar and changed beyond recognition.
