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Sandy Bachman
Sandy Bachman
Status: Deceased
Nationality: Flag of the United States American
Affiliation: CIA
Profession: CIA Station Chief in Pakistan
Played by: Corey Stoll
Season(s): 4
Appears in: "The Drone Queen"

Sandy Bachman was the CIA's station chief in Islamabad.

Biography[]

In Kabul, Afghanistan, when Carrie is informed that an important terrorist has been found and may be killed. Carrie wants to speak to the embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan first before deciding on the attack. CIA chief Sandy Bachman confirms to her that her source has confirmed Haqqani's presence. Carrie's desire for confirmation with a second source, or at least this source's name, is met with a lack of time and trust in the source, as it had already made four other attacks possible. They will not return to the opportunity to meet Haqqani so quickly.

Sandy is back at headquarters and has to hear on the news not only that Haqqani was killed, but that it happened at a private wedding, killing 40 civilians. There are demonstrations in front of the American Embassy in Islamabad. Inside, Ambassador Martha Boyd speaks to Peter Quinn, who complains about the development of recent years. When Sandy arrives, she wants to know from him what's wrong with the news because she has to justify herself to the Secretary of State. Sandy explains that it's all just theater to set the mood. And even if there was something to the wedding story, then the guests deliberately put themselves in danger because they celebrated with a wanted terrorist. Haqqani was to blame for the civilian casualties because he took the risk.

Sandy made Peter Quinn explain what the situation is like. He thinks it would only make sense to sit together when Carrie is there. He receives a text from an unknown contact and arranges a meeting with him while telling Quinn that he is getting out in the fresh air for a bit. Also, it deletes the messages immediately.

Sandy takes a back exit and blends in with the crowd. Meanwhile, Carrie has landed in Islamabad and is picked up by Quinn. He gives her the first information and discusses why Sandy's source has been so good so far and now has done something like this. But you also don't agree on what the font is.

When they want to leave, they see on the news that Sandy's picture is there, so he was blown up.

Sandy walks the streets and feels watched. He enters the entrance of a house and tries to open a door, but the lock has been changed. He tries to contact you but doesn't respond to your messages. Quinn calls and explains that he was blown up and they need to get him to the embassy right away. Sandy explains where he is now, and Peter says he'll be there in five minutes. Sandy wants to take to the streets, but a crowd has already gathered there. When they see him, he has to find another way out. But even on the street, he's quickly recognized and it doesn't take long before he's surrounded. When he pulls out his gun, Carrie and Quinn appear with the car behind them, he quickly gets in and they drive away, but the path is blocked and the pack crashes into the car and prevents them from leaving. They break the window and try to catch Sandy. Quinn tries to fight back with her gun, but they can't stop Sandy from being dragged out into the street. There are a lot of people. Carrie still wants to help Sandy, but Peter makes it clear that they can't help him anymore and have to save themselves. As the gang stays on, Sandy, they can disappear with the car and finally reach the embassy.

Bachman was married, with three kids. Videos of Bachman being stomped to death in 2014 by the angry mob were posted on YouTube, much to the devastation of his family.

Quinn later finds evidence that Sandy's murder was coordinated by the ISI.

He was responsible for sharing valuable intelligence that allows the CIA station in Kabul (led by Carrie) to target key sites belonging to Taliban leader Haissam Haqqani. Sandy, who is covertly trading state secrets for his information, leaves the station unprotected to meet with his classified source (later revealed to be Dennis Boyd)

Season 4
The Drone Queen "Trylon and Perisphere" "Shalwar Kameez" "Iron in the Fire" "About a Boy"
"From A. to B. and Back Again" "Redux" "Halfway to a Donut" "There's Something Else Going On" "13 Hours in Islamabad"
"Krieg Nicht Lieb" "Long Time Coming"
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