Eli begins transforming into his alias, Kamel Amin Thaabet, leaving his wife, Nadia, unaware of his true mission. Episode 2: "What's New, Buenos Aires?"

In the 1960s, Israeli clerk Eli Cohen is recruited by Mossad to go deep undercover in Syria, risking his life and family to infiltrate the highest levels of the Syrian government. Episode Guide (E01–E03) Episode 1: "The Immigrant"

Eli travels to Buenos Aires to solidify his cover as a wealthy Syrian expatriate. He begins networking within the local Arab community to build the reputation needed for his move to Damascus.

Desperate to place an agent in Syria, Mossad recruits Eli Cohen, an Egyptian-born Israeli clerk. He undergoes an intensive crash course in spying under the direction of Dan Peleg.

While his mission gains momentum, Eli's intense dedication and risk-taking start to worry his handlers at Mossad. Episode 3: "Alone in Damascus"

Now established in Damascus, Eli successfully infiltrates Syrian high society. He makes influential allies, including top military officials, and begins transmitting vital intelligence back to Israel.