The latest docuseries by Investigation Discovery, Operation Undercover premiered on Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 10/9c on the network. This uncensored series shows viewers the reality of undercover police work and peels back the covers over the risks and intricacies that officers have to deal with when operating inside the criminal world.
This show has built up quite a lot of hype and is set to give viewers a raw shot at the high-stakes world of law enforcement. The series sheds light on the painstaking efforts and personal sacrifices these officers make to destroy drug rings, arms dealers, and other criminal enterprises. Operation Undercover features real interviews and footage that reveals undercover life.
What is the plot of Operation Undercover?
Operation Undercover takes viewers into the world of undercover police officers, sharing raw footage of their difficult and potentially life-threatening work. Seasoned undercover agent Lou Valoze and his team will infiltrate some of the most violent and graphic criminal organizations and ideologies across America's cities.
These are all high-stakes operations: dismantling a drug ring, and apprehending illegal arms dealers and human traffickers. The show covers the amount of careful planning that goes behind the commissioning of such secret missions and sacrifices by the secret agents.
It shows how officers manage their way through and cope with deadly crime worlds while keeping their cover intact and collecting vital evidence. Simultaneously, Operation Undercover also brings out the emotional pressure the officers face with undercover operations.
It further brings out their attempts to protect the people while facing life-threatening dangers at every turn. The show features video clips from body cameras that agents wore during the operation.
Who is in the cast of the series?
The main cast of Operation Undercover includes Lou Valoze, an undercover agent with 26 years of experience, guiding the audience through the entire series. It also features Captain Josh Miller, who leads all undercover operations for the Oxford, Alabama, Police Department.
A group of committed officers from various departments across the U.S., working undercover on high-risk operations also feature in the series. Other interviews that involved law enforcement professionals and experts in the field also shed light on the intricacies of working undercover.
How many episodes are there in the series?
Operation Undercover on Investigation Discovery is a six-part documentary series with new episodes airing every Tuesday at 10/9c. The first episode of the series premiered on November 12, 2024.
In the very first episode of Operation Undercover, Lou Valoze gives insight to viewers as he goes undercover in an operation in Pickens, South Carolina, to infiltrate a high-level cocaine trafficking ring. This episode showcases detailed planning and execution that took place during the undercover sting.
It tries to show the difficulties and dangers faced by the agents involved. Exclusive scenes from the operation are provided that highlight the degree of bravery and skill required to bring down dangerous criminals.
The next episode of the series will air on November 19, 2024.
Where to watch the series?
You can catch Operation Undercover on the following platforms:
- Investigation Discovery (ID): The series will air on the ID channel at the scheduled times listed above.
- ID Go: Episodes will be available for streaming on the ID Go app shortly after they air on TV. This app is accessible on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
- Hulu Live TV: For those with a Hulu Live TV subscription, Investigation Discovery is available as part of the channel lineup, allowing you to watch episodes live.
- YouTube TV: Subscribers can also access Investigation Discovery and stream episodes live through YouTube TV.
- Amazon Prime Video: Episodes will be available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video shortly after their air date, allowing viewers to watch at their convenience.
- Spectrum On Demand: Episodes will be available on-demand for subscribers the day after they air.
Operation Undercover dropped on November 12, 2024, on Investigation Discovery.