Yugo The Negotiator - Season 1
1 - Negotiator
Air Date: February 24, 2004
Yuugo, a hostage negotiator from Japan, is enlisted by a young woman named Mayuko Iwase whose father has been taken hostage by a warlord in Pakistan. The previous negotiator, hired by her father's employer, was killed when negotiations broke down due to military intervention.
2 - Decision
Air Date: March 2, 2004
Yuugo continues preparations in Pakistan. Before his departure, he was given a lead on a an Sheik who may be willing to assist him in making contact with the warlord holding Mayuko's father. Following a chance encounter, Yuugo frees a young woman being kept as a slave by a band of travellers.
3 - Contact
Air Date: March 9, 2004
Yuugo updates Mayuko on his progress by radio. The military intercept the transmission and take an interest in the expedition. Taking refuge in a cave from a searching helicopter, Yuugo and the young woman who is now following him are discovered by a Daku patrol.
4 - Warrior
Air Date: March 16, 2004
Yuugo has been sentenced to death by the Daku. They tie him to a stone and leave him to his fate in the noon sun. Knowing that Yusuf Ali is watching, Yuugo resolves to demonstrate to Ali that he is a warrior with whom he should negotiate.
5 - Trust
Air Date: March 23, 2004
Having gained the trust of Yusuf Ali, Yuugo must now contact Mayuko once again to arrange the randsom funds. Knowing that a further radio transmission will draw the military to the Daku camp, he persuades Ali that the camp must be evacuated.
6 - Promise
Air Date: March 30, 2004
7 - Exiled Aristocrat - Immigrants
8 - Deal - Business
9 - Official Document - Materials
10 - Extreme Cold - Maros
11 - Interrogation
Air Date: May 4, 2004
12 - The Mystery of the Ring
Air Date: May 11, 2004
13 - For Nadenka
Air Date: May 18, 2004