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Season 1 – Prime Target

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A young mathematician is on the verge of a breakthrough when he realizes an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea; together with a government agent who's been tracking him, he begins to unravel a conspiracy.
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Prime Target — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

(Goofy concept + likable ensemble) ÷ sludgy pacing = an attractive but mediocre globetrotting series.

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Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) It has the DNA of on-the-run conspiracy movies such as The Pelican Brief or Enemy of the State, but stretched out over eight episodes, it’s frequently inert and unnecessarily twisty. Feb 19, 2025 Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times The overly earnest script works against what is at its core a mindless globe-hopping conspiracy yarn. Rated: 2/5 Feb 4, 2025 Full Review Geordie Gray The Australian This show is patently absurd, but it’s well-acted, snappily paced fun. Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Jack King GQ Magazine [UK] The broader ensemble is solid and though the story begins as a slog, like many slow-burn conspiracy thrillers, it seems to have picked up a bit of welcome pace by the end of episode two. Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Abhishek Srivastava The Times of India While 'Prime Target' may stretch the boundaries of plausibility as it nears its conclusion, it remains an engaging and enjoyable series with a blend of suspense and action. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Prime Target is an unusual beast, being a thriller with some intriguing (not to say mind-bending) intellectual preoccupations, but it’s a difficult feat to pull off... But I still want to know how it ends. Rated: 3/5 Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fred T I don't know what some people expect from these type shows but for me, I am anxious to see the next episode and so far it lives up to expectations. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/25 Full Review Lane M So far so good, I am really enjoying this series, hope for a season 2 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/25 Full Review Zach T Up to date on the series and desperate for the final 2 episodes. Loving it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review Po A The series starts out quite well, although the first episode is a bit dull. Episodes 2 and 3, however, are in a different league. They were thoroughly enjoyable and left me wanting more. But then it starts to slide again. At the end of episode 6, I was glad there are only 8 episodes. The writing, direction and acting are all bad, to varying degrees, although Leo Woodall is very, very good. The same cannot be said for Quintessa Swindell, however. Perhaps it's the fault of the dialogue or the direction, but her performance is very flat. Her character is annoying, which doesn't help matters. Over at the NSA, it's never quite clear who is in charge, and none of the actors is particularly good, even Martha Plimpton, unfortunately. Harry Lloyd is simply dreadful. He seems to have been plucked from a high school play. The plot, such as it is, is about finding prime numbers, and how this could somehow lead to the downfall of security (and, by extension, humanity, I suppose). But it's all so vague and nebulous. An archaeological site in Iraq seems to have something to do with it, but... meh. The series does have its moments, but they're few and far between. Characters seem monumentally stupid, incapable of linking actions, events or people. It is beyond frustrating. The arguments that people use have no logic (looking at you, Taylah), and the counterarguments are equally stupid. It's such a shame. The show had such promise but it all falls apart quite quickly. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review Tim B A couple of things here. For one, this is a whole lot like around a half dozen other shows I have seen recently. Not bad, not good, just kind of exists. If you get 4 episodes in and they already are stretching episodes to make the full season last 10+ episodes, then something is wrong. In the end, I really just want it to wrap up and go away. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Joanne P I am loving every single moment of it. And I cannot wait to see the next episode. I sure do hope it gets renewed for a second season. It is well worth it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 22, 2025 A New Pattern Cambridge student Edward Brooks starts working on a secret research project that triggers big disruption. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 22, 2025 Syracuse Ed's work catches the attention of NSA operative Taylah Sanders and a secret institute. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 29, 2025 The Sequence A young mathematician is on the verge of a breakthrough when he realizes an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea; together with a government agent who's been tracking him, he begins to unravel a conspiracy. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 5, 2025 Kaplar Ed digs deeper for clues at the institute; Andrea navigates bad news in Baghdad; Taylah reconnects with leadership. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 12, 2025 House of Wisdom Ed and Taylah join Andrea in Baghdad, where they unearth ancient, buried answers and get caught in the crosshairs of an unknown enemy. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 19, 2025 The Last Link As the NSA trails their every move, Taylah and Ed race to track down the final piece of the puzzle. Details Episode 7 Airs Wed Feb 26 Prime Finder A young mathematician is on the verge of a breakthrough when he realizes an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea; together with a government agent who's been tracking him, he begins to unravel a conspiracy. Details Episode 8 Airs Wed Mar 5 A young mathematician is on the verge of a breakthrough when he realizes an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea; together with a government agent who's been tracking him, he begins to unravel a conspiracy. Details
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Season Info

Director
Brady Hood
Network
Apple TV+
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 22, 2025
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