While on vacation in Sinai, Egypt, Pia and her friends are abducted by ISIS. In exchange for their release, the terrorist group issues a hefty demand.
In Jerusalem, Pia's mother, Alex, reaches out to old friends Arik and Layla for help. Back in Oslo, her father, Karl, is unexpectedly contacted by ISIS.
Arik shares details with Alex of an underway secret operation to rescue the hostages. Karl digs into Abu Salim's file ahead of their first meeting.
A video released by ISIS reveals upsetting news and escalates the urgency of freeing the hostages. Layla's estranged son comes forward with a confession.
Arik keeps a low profile amid an ongoing inquiry on the failed rescue mission. Alex's interactions with Bashir further complicate the situation.
Bashir sends a note to Arik demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. Karl makes a controversial press announcement, while Yusuf nervously plans his next move.
Yusuf leads Pia and Nadav through the desert as a dangerous sandstorm engulfs Sinai. A desperate Alex tells Karl that she has one last card to play.
In Gaza, the hostages are in Hamas' custody, giving Bashir the upper hand. Pia learns the truth about Yusuf, and Karl meets with a new liaison.
Ahead of Abu Salim's hearing, Karl receives worrying orders, while back in Jerusalem, Alex, Arik and Layla hold secret negotiations with risky outcomes.
To redeem himself, Yusuf is tasked with one last mission packed with danger and unanticipated challenges. Alex and Arik's old secret comes to light.