ThePrime Targettrailer reveals a Ridley Scott-produced international spy show. Created by Steven Thompson, who has written for the BBC showsSherlockandDoctor Who, Apple TV’s upcoming spy thriller follows a brilliant mathematician who discovers that someone is trying to destroy his work and teams with a government agent to uncover a dangerous conspiracy. The cast is led byThe White Lotusseason 2 star Leo WoodallandBlack Adam’s Quintessa Swindell alongside Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, and Fra Fee.
Now,Apple TVhas released thefirst official trailer forPrime Target. The trailer follows Woodall as Edward Brooks, a brilliant mathematician on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery involving a pattern in prime numbers, which would allow him to access any computer system worldwide. As an unseen enemy begins targeting Brooks for his discovery, he teams up with the NSA agent Taylah Sanders (Swindell) to unravel a dangerous conspiracy at the center of his groundbreaking work. Watch the trailer below:
What The Prime Target Trailer Means For The Show
Its Plot May Be Generic, But Its Production Value Is Impressive
Apple TV’s upcoming spy series isproduced by Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions, and thePrime Targettrailer presents expectedly impressive production value, thoughits plot may be generic. A lone genius uncovering a conspiracy and joining forces with a resourceful agent is a well-trodden narrative path, echoing a litany of spy shows and movies likeEnemy of the State,The Bourne Identity, andPerson of Interest. Though its premise isn’t groundbreaking, the Ridley Scott-backed production and strong cast could elevate it beyond the conventions of the genre.
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WhilePrime Target’s plot may seem generic,the trailer presents a globe-trotting spy series with impressive production value. The trailer spans locations such as the University of Cambridge and expands to sweeping shots of bustling scenes across iconic London landmarks, including Windsor. With its central plot revolving around global computer systems, it’s safe to say the action appears poised to expand beyond the UK, becoming a full-on international espionage thriller.
Our Take On The Prime Target Trailer
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Prime Targetpremieres on Apple TV+ with two episodes on January 22, followed by weekly releases after that.
