Origin Story

From Legendary Producer Dick Wolf and Wolf Entertainment comes a new fiction series starring Corey Stoll (House of Cards, Ant-Man), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), and Reid Scott (Veep). When the body of a young volunteer is discovered in the middle of the California redwoods, two estranged ex-spouses, game warden Mark Ellis (Stoll) and city councilwoman (Raymund), must put their differences aside to learn the terrifying truth about what is happening in their state park. Executive Produced by Elliot Wolf (Hunted), directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), and written by David Pergolini.

Al-Shabaab carries out an unprecedented attack on a shopping mall in Kenya. Omar's family struggles to find solace and meaning after his death.ADs:DoorDash: $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code JIHADISimpliSafe: SimpliSafe.com/AJ for free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial

As Godane consolidates his power in Al-Shabaab, Omar flees to the forest.ADs:BetterHelp.com/AMERICAN 10% off first monthNativeDeodorant.com with promo code AJ for 20% off first purchase

As Christof's access to Omar slips away, the circle of people tracking him expands.ADs:Download DoorDash and use code AMERICAN for $5 off $15

Omar has disappeared, leaving behind a haunting audio recording.ADs:Download DoorDash and use code AMERICAN for $5 off $15BetterHelp.com/american for 10% off first monthSimpliSafe.com/aj for free shipping and 60-day money-back guarantee

Secrets about Omar come to light. And his conflict with Al-Shabaab takes a turn for the worse.ADs:EthosLife.com/American to get a personal quoteBoxOfAwesome.com 20% off first box w/ promo code: AJ

Christof searches for answers in Alabama to uncover Omar's path to Al-Shabaab.EthosLife.com/American to get a personal quoteDownload DoorDash and enter code AMERICAN for $5 off $15Upstart.com/American to check your rate

Christof learns more about Omar's life in Al-Shabaab and has to decide how far he will go to get the story.ADs:BoxOfAwesome.com 20% off first box w/ promo code: AJBlinkist.com/AMERICAN for free 7-day trial + 25% off a new subscriptionNativeDeodorant.com 20% off first purchase w/ promo code: AJ

Journalist Christof Putzel gets a mysterious message from a source he believes is already dead. ADs: Download the DoorDash app and get $5 off $15 w/ promo code AMERICAN. EthosLife.com/AMERICAN for a personal quote. Upstart.com/AMERICAN to check your rate. BoxofAwesome.com 20% off w/ promo code AJ.

How does an American become one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists? Journalist Christof Putzel investigates the true story of Omar Hammami, the Alabama-born terrorist who joined Al-Shabaab in Somalia, in this serialized audio documentary podcast premiering December 2nd.