The Prime Target trailer reveals a Ridley Scott-produced international spy show. Created by Steven Thompson, who has written for the BBC shows Sherlock and Doctor 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 by The White Lotus season 2 star Leo Woodall and Black Adam‘s Quintessa Swindell alongside Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, and Fra Fee.
Now, Apple TV has released the first official trailer for Prime 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 is produced by Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions, and the Prime Target trailer presents expectedly impressive production value, though its 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 like Enemy of the State, The Bourne Identity, and Person 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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While Prime 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
Apple TV’s Spy Show May Struggle To Stand Out
With its seemingly generic plot, Prime Target may struggle to stand out amidst the crowded streaming landscape, which already includes popular spy series with bigger stars, such as The Agency featuring Michael Fassbender, Black Doves starring Keira Knightley, and The Day of the Jackal headlined by Eddie Redmayne. Additionally, Apple TV’s subscriber base still lags behind some of these streaming giants, such as Netflix, which could further limit the show’s reach and make it difficult for Prime Target to truly stand out.
Prime Target premieres on Apple TV+ with two episodes on January 22, followed by weekly releases after that.
Source: Apple TV