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TV series

Prime Target

2025TV-141 season6.7 / 10

A brilliant mind is a dangerous weapon.

A brilliant math student is on the verge of a major breakthrough when a shadowy enemy tries to stop him. Fighting for answers—and his life—he teams up with a government agent to unravel a high-stakes conspiracy.

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Checked Nov 15, 2026

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Synopsis

A brilliant math student is on the verge of a major breakthrough when a shadowy enemy tries to stop him. Fighting for answers—and his life—he teams up with a government agent to unravel a high-stakes conspiracy.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

A New Pattern

49m5.9 / 10

Cambridge student Edward Brooks starts working on a secret research project that triggers unthinkable chaos.

Episode credits

Directed by Brady HoodWritten by Steve ThompsonGuest stars Maanuv Thiara, Daisy Waterstone, Tim Faraday, Hiba Bennani, Ellie Dormer, Gloria Onitiri, Alison Lintott, Saadi Bahri

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Episode 2

Syracuse

46m6.2 / 10

Ed's work catches the attention of NSA operative Taylah Sanders and a mysterious institute.

Episode credits

Directed by Brady HoodWritten by Steve ThompsonGuest stars Maanuv Thiara, Daisy Waterstone, Tim Faraday, Gloria Onitiri, Alison Lintott, Rod Hallett, Tom Stourton, Noé Besin

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Episode 3

The Sequence

44m6.1 / 10

While retracing Safiya's steps, Ed uncovers chilling pleas from the past. Taylah tries to earn Ed's trust.

Episode credits

Directed by Brady HoodWritten by Steve ThompsonGuest stars Maanuv Thiara, Noé Besin, Ian Bouillion, Caroline Faber, Sofia Barclay, Jude Mack, Sia Alipour, Sergej Onopko

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Episode 4

Kaplar

43m5.7 / 10

Ed digs deeper for clues at the institute. Andrea navigates devastating news in Baghdad. Taylah reconnects with leadership.

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Directed by Brady HoodWritten by Steve ThompsonGuest stars Maanuv Thiara, Ian Bouillion, Sofia Barclay, Jude Mack, Sergej Onopko, Nassim Bouguezzi, Tom Byrne, Tia Bannon

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Episode 5

House of Wisdom

51m5.8 / 10

Ed and Taylah join Andrea in Baghdad, where they unearth ancient, buried answers—and get caught in the crosshairs of an unknown enemy.

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Directed by Brady HoodWritten by Steve ThompsonGuest stars Kenza Kharbouch, Sia Alipour, Sergej Onopko, Tom Byrne, Mudar Abbara, David Morrissey

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Episode 6

The Last Link

44m5.9 / 10

As the NSA trails their every move, Taylah and Ed race to track down the final piece of the puzzle.

Episode credits

Directed by Brady HoodWritten by Thomas MartinGuest stars Sergej Onopko, Tom Byrne, Emily Renée, Igor Skreblin, Sonia Faïdi, Elan James

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Episode 7

Prime Finder

58m6.1 / 10

Ed is coerced into completing his work. Taylah considers an ultimatum. An ally gets trapped in the middle of the mayhem.

Episode credits

Directed by Brady HoodWritten by Steve Thompson, Selina LimGuest stars Sergej Onopko, Tara Abboud, Alex Cartuson, Joseph Mydell

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Episode 8

The Key

52m5.7 / 10finale

As Ed and Taylah try to expose the truth, a deadly threat is discovered to be closer than they could have imagined.

Episode credits

Directed by Brady HoodWritten by Steve ThompsonGuest stars Daisy Waterstone, Tim Faraday, Gloria Onitiri, Tia Bannon, Tara Abboud, Alex Cartuson, Jason Flemyng, Amanda Blake

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Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026

More about Prime Target

Cast

Leo WoodallEdward Brooks
Quintessa SwindellTaylah Sanders
Sidse Babett KnudsenProfessor Andrea Lavin
Stephen ReaProfessor James Alderman
Fra FeeAdam Mellor
Martha PlimptonJane Torres
Harry LloydAndrew Carter
Ali SulimanDr. Akram Nizar

Credits

Created by
Steve Thompson
Written by
Steve Thompson, Thomas Martin, Selina Lim

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
8
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Apple TV
  • Scott Free ProductionsUnited Kingdom
  • New RegencyUnited Kingdom

Themes

breakthroughconspiracy thrillergay themegraduate studentmathematiciannsa agentominous