Viewers are hooked on the new action-thriller, Prisoner, which landed on UK TV screens via Sky on Thursday.
The series, penned by acclaimed writer Matt Charman (Hostage, Bridge of Spies) and directed by BAFTA-winner Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders), follows a principled young prison officer tasked with escorting a dangerous prisoner to court to testify against his elite crime syndicate.
There’s nothing better than a high-stakes, nail-biting police drama. If, like me, you’re looking for a gripping series to fill the gap while you wait for the anticipated seventh season of Line of Duty, Prisoner might just be the answer.
With plenty of twists and turns and a tense shoot-out, this action-packed thriller is perfect for fans of the hit BBC police series.
Find out what viewers and critics have said about the show…
What have viewers said about Prisoner?
Viewers have praised the new thriller on social media, with one person writing: “Sky Atlantic’s #Prisoner off to a flying start. Gritty and has you hooked straight away. One of the better current thrillers on TV,” while another said the first episode was “enjoyable”.
Meanwhile, a third viewer said the show was “worth watching”, comparing it to the hit crime drama Gangs of London.
What have critics said about Prisoner?
The series has received mixed reviews from critics, with The Guardian hailing it as a “lean, Line of Duty-esque police drama”. Meanwhile, The Times wrote in its three-star review: “Falling in the Line of Duty wheelhouse, it works, partly thanks to the committed performances from Izuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim.”
Elsewhere, The Telegraph described the series as “more like a retirement project than prime-time TV” in its two-star review.
© Sky UK LimitedWhat is Prisoner about?
The story follows Amber (Izuka Hoyle), a principled young prison transport officer tasked with taking Tibor (Tahar Rahim), a trained killer and high-value inmate, to court to testify against his elite crime syndicate.
© Sky UK LimitedThe synopsis continues: “When their convoy is brutally ambushed, she’s forced to put her life in his hands. As the sole survivors, handcuffed and on the run, they must race to reach their destination alive and on time.
“Along the way, their uneasy alliance is tested as the syndicate closes in. Trust becomes a weapon and their shackled survival a moral dilemma, forcing Amber to confront how far she’ll go to protect what matters most.”
Who stars in Prisoner?
Izuka Hoyle (Big Boys) and Tahar Rahim (The Serpent) lead the cast as Amber and Tibor.
© Sky UK / Robert ViglaskyThey’re joined by Eddie Marsan (Back to Black, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe), Catherine McCormack (Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, 28 Weeks Later), Leonie Benesch (September 5, Babylon Berlin) and Finn Bennett (Black Doves, True Detective).
Rounding out the cast are Sam Troughton (Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, Black Doves), Laurie Davidson (The Girlfriend, Mary & George), Ken Nwosu (Black Doves, Sticks and Stones), Brían F. O’Byrne (Conclave, The Wonder) and Youssef Kerkour (Lockerbie: A Search For Truth).
How to watch Prisoner
All episodes of Prisoner are available to binge-watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW.
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