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Prime Target

Prime Target

A brilliant mind is a dangerous weapon.

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Overview

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.

Created by Ridley Scott
Produced by Sarah Wheale, Laura Hastings-Smith
NetworksApple TV

Top Cast

Leo Woodall

Leo Woodall

Edward Brooks

Quintessa Swindell

Quintessa Swindell

Taylah Sanders

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Professor Andrea Lavin

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Professor James Alderman

Fra Fee

Fra Fee

Adam Mellor

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

Jane Torres

Harry Lloyd

Harry Lloyd

Andrew Carter

Ali Suliman

Ali Suliman

Dr. Akram Nizar

Themes & Keywords

mathematiciangraduate studentnsa agentgay themebreakthroughconspiracy thrillerominous

About Prime Target

Prime Target is a drama, action & adventure series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of mathematician, graduate student, nsa agent, gay theme, breakthrough, conspiracy thriller. Created by Ridley Scott, it stars Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Sidse Babett Knudsen. 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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