Special Correspondents

Frank Bonneville arrives disguised as a police officer at a murder scene, where he gathers critical information firsthand. Despite being removed from the scene, he broadcasts live on air, providing the audience with breaking news and showcasing his dedication to journalism.

After the live report, Frank returns to the radio station and is celebrated by his colleagues for his scoop. However, his boss, Geoffrey Mallard, warns him about the precarious nature of his position and the potential consequences of another misstep in his career.

Ian Finch brings his wife, Eleanor, to the station's annual gala, where tensions arise. Eleanor reveals her dissatisfaction with Ian's mundane career and dismisses Frank's claims of celebrity connections, creating a rift in their relationship.

In an unexpected twist, Eleanor ends up sleeping with Frank, unaware that he is Ian's colleague. This infidelity complicates the already shaky dynamics between the three characters and sets the stage for future conflicts.

Following the scandal, Mallard assigns Frank and Ian to cover an uprising in Ecuador. Frank is adamant about taking a technician along due to past transmission issues, leading to Ian's reluctant agreement to join him despite his recent marital troubles.

At the airport, disaster strikes when Ian accidentally tosses their passports and plane tickets into a garbage truck, a mistake prompted by his attempt to discard a reconciliation letter to Eleanor. This blunder forces them to return to the city and devise an alternative plan.

Back in the city, Frank and Ian take refuge at a café where they plan to fabricate war reports. They create a ruse involving a fictitious character, Emilio Santiago Alvarez, with Frank calling in the bogus reports while Ian provides sound effects.

As their fabricated story gains traction, concerns rise in Washington about the validity of Frank and Ian's reports. Pressured by the situation, Mallard instructs Frank to seek safety at the U.S. embassy in Quito, prompting panic as they work to destroy evidence of their deception.

The media begins speculating about Frank and Ian’s disappearance as communication fails with Mallard. Claire visits Eleanor under the guise of support but has ulterior motives for advancing her own story, adding to Eleanor's burgeoning popularity.

In a desperate bid for escape, Frank and Ian stage a kidnapping with Brigida and Domingo's help. They make a public ransom demand directed at the President, amplifying the media frenzy surrounding their predicament.

Eleanor takes center stage on television as she sings 'Dollar for a Hero' in a heartfelt plea for Frank and Ian's safety. Her rise to fame as she establishes a charity for their rescue generates over $124,000, further complicating the situation.

As Eleanor capitalizes on the situation to launch her music career, Frank and Ian face the emotional repercussions of their deception. Tensions culminate when they agree to split the charity funds amidst arguing over Eleanor’s selfishness.

Traveling back towards Ecuador, Frank and Ian are kidnapped after stopping at a bar. In a moment of vulnerability, Frank confesses to sleeping with Eleanor, complicating their friendship as captors demand a hefty ransom.

As tensions boil over, Frank seizes the opportunity to grab a firearm during a chaotic moment with their captors. A struggle ensues, leading to a fierce fight that allows the duo to escape and rush towards the U.S. embassy.

Frank and Ian return to the U.S. embassy where they are celebrated as heroes. In a poignant conclusion, Frank gives a speech while Ian embraces a new path by discarding his wedding ring, symbolizing a shift away from his troubled past.