The American: Chapter 48 - Shorthand Missile

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The American is a noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, we learn an old man doesn't live alone, leading to an unexpected chase with dire results.

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This episode was published on September 25, 2025.

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The American is a noir tale in which an American expatriate in France finds himself caught between competing criminals, U.S. intelligence, and a Corsican who just wants to find his girl. In this episode, we learn an old man doesn't live alone,...

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