On the Brink of Destruction (S01E03)

During the 1960s, the tension between the US and the Soviet Union intensifies, with a significant disparity in their nuclear arsenals. The emergence of a new communist regime in Cuba presents Premier Nikita Khrushchev with the chance to deploy missiles close to Florida's coastline. Thanks to Oleg Penkovsky, a former GRU officer now working with the CIA, the United States uncovers the Soviet strategy and faces a crucial decision on how to react. As the threat of mutually assured destruction looms larger, the atmosphere becomes increasingly fraught with anxiety.