The Unit is an action-drama on CBS that revolves around a top-secret military unit that is similar to the Delta Force. The show premiered in 2006 as a mid-season replacement and was created by David Mamet and Shawn Ryan.
The show is based on the book, 'Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit' written by Eric Haney, a shows producer. Aside from the military theme, the show also focuses on the personal lives of the officers in the unit and how the job affects their relationships. Wives of the members of The Unit are privy to minimal information and must help keep the secret of the team from family and friends. The missions are mainly focused on stopping terrorist activity.
The cast includes:
Dennis Haysbert (Jonas 'Snake Doctor' Blane)
Regina Taylor (Molly Blane)
Audrey Marie Anderson (Kim Brown)
Robert Patrick (Colonel Tom Ryan)
Max Martini (Mack Gerhardt)
Abby Brammell (Tiffy Gerhardt)
Michael Irby (Charles Grey)
Scott Foley (Bob 'Cool Breeze' Brown)
