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After eight episodes, Apple TV+'s thriller series Prime Target came to an end with its propulsive season finale that answered all of our questions but left us with some new ones to mull over. It remains to be seen if the winding mathematical story of Edward Brooks (Leo Woodall) will continue with a second season or if this will be the series finale for the thriller.

In episode 8, "The Key," the culmination of the season-long mystery begins as Ed and Taylah (Quintessa Swindell) work with the pressures they find themselves under to expose the truth about the prime finder and the Nsa, while also navigating an impending threat that they soon realize isn't as far off and ominous as they once assumed. Nope, it's closer but still dangerous.

Since the first episode of the series, Prime Target has had its fair share of shocking deaths, as characters began dropping...

In a sit-down conversation with uInterview, Quintessa Swindell reflected on her experience working with actor Leo Woodall on the AppleTV+ series Prime Target, which follows a brilliant mathematician (played by Woodall) who is on the brink of a major discovery when he unexpectedly must deflect the efforts of a mysterious enemy trying to stop him. Reflecting on her time with Woodall, Swindell told uInterview founder Erik Meers, “The thing I remember most is us just being really confused, if I’m being honest. ’Ok, let’s just not worry about it. Where are we today?’ I think both of us went into it not really knowing how, but throughout the entire process, you know, there was so much love and respect between us, of just holding each other down, and it was cool. We made sense of this really crazy, hectic conspiracy-filled world. But it was awesome.” New episodes of...

One of Apple TV+'s latest thriller series came to a twist-heavy end on March 5 as Prime Target released its season finale. After diving into episode 8 and finding out what happens (no spoilers here!), viewers are likely wondering if that was, in fact, a season finale or if it was actually a series finale. Unfortunately, the streamer hasn't clued us in as of this writing.

Following the release of the season finale, Deadline caught up with Prime Target creator Steve Thompson to talk about everything from the plot of the series (which he'd been thinking about for 30 years!) to Edward's eccentric lapel pins to the various reveals that brought the season to an end. Deadline also asked about the possibility of season 2, but Thompson didn't have a promising update.

Here's what Thompson told Deadline about the prospect of a second season, with a couple vague spoiler bits thrown in for...

The following contains spoilers for Prime Target Season 1, Episode 8, "The Key," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Imagine The Bourne Identity with a mathematician. Prime Target Season 1, Episode 8, “The Key,” does exactly that, giving audiences an academic action hero who can take down nations with his smartphone. Step forward Edward Brooks, fresh out of Nsa incarceration, infiltrating everything and sick of being chased around the world. After seven hours of whiteboards, murder most horrid, and endless international travel, this Apple original is finished. Laying to rest all those academic secrets that have haunted Edward for seven episodes — giving audiences a finale in keeping with the most underrated thriller on AppleTV+.

This is the last chance for audiences to get on board the Prime Target train as it comes to a chaotic conclusion. With origin stories coming out of the woodwork, far-fetched theories being woven into the fabric, and Edward evading capture,...

Prime Target episode 7 was limited to an Axiorn building where Edward was forced to make the Prime Finder under the watchful eye of Andrew. Edward was understandably skeptical about making a key that would open every digital lock in the world, even though Andrew claimed that he wanted Edward to create the Prime Finder so that Axiorn and the Nsa would have the tools to defeat anyone else out there trying to replicate the same technology. When he hit a speed bump, Professor Osborne was brought in to help. Taylah was brought into the fold by Jane because Axiorn needed someone smart enough to turn the mathematical version of Edward’s Prime Finder into a functional program. But Taylah betrayed her godmother and sprung Edward and Osborne out of Axiorn’s sophisticated prison. Sadly, Osborne bit the dust in an attempt to aid Edward and Taylah in getting away from Andrew.

Is your watch list ready for another week of new releases? The first two months of 2025 have come to an end, and another new month is upon us as we get into the spring television stretch. That means all of our favorite small screen favorites will be pulling out all the stops to keep our attention before their season finales and taking some time off for the summer.

But in the streaming world, there's no such thing as time off. New shows premiere all the time. When one show ends, plenty more are ready to premiere in their place. Speaking of season finales, this week there so many shows signing off with what are sure to be highly talked about season enders. Mayfair Witches closed out its second season, while Paradise and Prime Target will reveal all with their own finales. Save some room, too, for the School Spirits season 2 finale and The Traitors finale.

On top of the season finales of Prime Target and Severance season 2 in March 2025, Apple TV+ has a big month ahead with the premieres of three new shows. Between Apple TV+ and the rest of the streaming services, including all of the excellent new Netflix shows coming in March, there's no shortage of content to add to your watch list as other shows wrap up.

Once you finish watching Prime Target on March 5, Severance season 2 on March 21, and Mythic Quest season 4 on March 26, Apple TV+ will have three new shows ready to add to your list while continuing to watch Surface season 2. There's a gripping crime drama, a star-studded comedy set in Hollywood, and a companion series to one of the aforementioned hit series.

Let's dig a little deeper and learn more about the exciting new shows premiering on Apple TV+ in March 2025, beginning below with crime two-hander Dope Thief.

Are you ready to finally see all of the pieces come together and learn what's next for Ed Brooks? The season finale of the Apple TV+ thriller series Prime Target is coming to wrap up the ever winding equation and answer all of our questions. Although the series premiered after Severance season 2, it's ending a couple weeks before the Emmy-nominated hit its blockbuster new season.

The White Lotus alum Leo Woodall stars in Prime Target alongside Quintessa Swindell as a graduate math student whose research on prime numbers puts him at the center of a global conspiracy that dates back decades. Ed teams up with Nsa agent Taylah and week by week, they unravel the mystery that's full of unexpected plot twists and characters deaths. And it's about prime numbers!

For those who might be wondering when the season finale is coming up and how many episodes of Prime Target there are,...

The following contains spoilers for Prime Target Season 1, Episode 7, "Prime Finder," now streaming on Apple TV+.

If there is a moral message behind Prime Target, it would be that absolute power corrupts absolutely. After Season 1, Episode 6, “The Last Link,” Edward and Taylah are in the home stretch. With our heroes back on British soil and the power dynamics between Jane Torres and Andrew Carter shifting, audiences are inching closer to the prime finder — a theoretical set of coded equations that could unlock any digital location around the world. With everything to play for and our intrepid duo no longer talking, they must fend for themselves in the penultimate episode of Apple’s most underrated thriller.

Now more than ever, privacy is essential. Our information sits on servers around the world being collected, collated, and kept for a rainy day. Season 1, Episode 7, “Primer Finder,” explores the implications of being digitally compromised.

The following contains spoilers for Prime Target Season 1, Episode 7, "Prime Finder," now streaming on Apple TV+.

If there is a moral message behind Prime Target, it would be that absolute power corrupts absolutely. After Season 1, Episode 6, “The Last Link,” Edward and Taylah are in the home stretch. With our heroes back on British soil and the power dynamics between Jane Torres and Andrew Carter shifting, audiences are inching closer to the prime finder — a theoretical set of coded equations that could unlock any digital location around the world. With everything to play for and our intrepid duo no longer talking, they must fend for themselves in the penultimate episode of Apple’s most underrated thriller.

Now more than ever, privacy is essential. Our information sits on servers around the world being collected, collated, and kept for a rainy day. Season 1, Episode 7, “Primer Finder,” explores the implications of being digitally compromised.

The 6th episode of Prime Target saw Edward and Taylah reaching Orleans to get the 17th-century imprint of the missing piece of the Bayt al-Hikmah’s puzzle from the state university’s Mersenne Collection. But right when they were about to obtain it, Bogdan seemingly showed up out of nowhere and snatched all the ancient pages from the aforementioned collection and began making his way to England via the Channel Tunnel. Edward and Taylah conducted a heist to retrieve what they needed from Bogdan, and it was during this process that Edward learned that Taylah’s boss at the Nsa, Jane, was working with Axiorn and Kaplar to control the narrative regarding this whole conspiracy around prime numbers. This caused the two to have a bit of a falling-out, and they went their separate ways. Taylah was promptly cornered by one of Jane’s operatives and asked to come in...

It's the last week of the shortest month of the year, and while there aren't a ton of new releases coming to streaming services this week, the new titles without a doubt make it count. February comes to an end with some laughs, some medical drama, and another miniseries based on a true story. There's a great mixture to keep us entertained all week long.

Of course, on top of the new releases, new episodes of our favorite shows continue to release this week, including new episodes of Severance, The Pitt, 1923, Prime Target, The White Lotus, Reacher, and so many more of television's biggest hits. Don't forget to stay up to date on all of your favorite shows, no matter if they're just getting started or heading toward their finales.

But are you wondering what's new this week? Do you want to be one of the first to watch...

The Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target is driven by mathematics. After a gas explosion in Baghdad uncovers an ancient library, researchers soon stumble on the missing piece to a mathematical equation with global consequences. Audiences are able to follow math prodigy Edward Brooks as he ventures further and further down the numerical rabbit hole. But for the show to work, its math has to be spot-on.

Enter Dr. Tim Davis from London's Northeastern University, who was recruited as the show's math consultant. Davis sat down with Cbr to discuss his involvement in Prime Target and how quickly the show's stars picked up the math concepts. He also spoke about what he hoped to accomplish being part of the Apple original series.

Cbr: How did you originally get involved in the production of Prime Target?

Tim Davis: In January 2023, Ph.D. students from around the London area were emailed by Sarah Jane Wheale,...

The following contains spoilers for Prime Target Season 1, Episode 6, "The Last Link," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Up until now, Prime Target has kept it low-key, more concerned with ancient equations than action or adventure. With Season 1, Episode 6, “The Last Link,“ that is all about to change. Time is ticking, with every agency in hot pursuit as the intrepid duo tries to leave Paris. With an irate Nsa tracking their every move and allies thin on the ground, it is make-or-break time when it comes down to finding that final puzzle piece. Right now, Edward might be an important mathematical asset, but he is also a liability likely to land them both in hot water.

With the revelations from Season 1, Episode 5, still ringing in their ears, The Last Link morphs into a different show. Assassins in hot pursuit, clandestine cyber-crimes done on the fly, and home truths shared in times of crisis.

In the 5th episode of Prime Target, Edward and Taylah went all the way to Baghdad to meet Andrea, because they needed to understand the connection between Kaplar, Mallinder, the House of Wisdom, and the controversial research into prime numbers. Although Andrea refused to work with the youngsters after learning that Taylah was the Nsa agent who was keeping tabs on Mallinder, she changed her mind after Hassan informed her that the “gas explosion” that revealed the location of the Bayt al-Hikmah had been deliberately set off. Now, while Andrea stayed in Baghdad so as to not give Akram and Bogdan reason to suspect that something was afoot, she pointed Edward and Taylah in the direction of the University of Orleans since that’s where the missing piece of the puzzle around prime numbers was housed. Given how dangerous Edward’s research was, the Nsa’s Jane and Andrew tried to have him killed.

Quintessa Swindell (Black Adam) and Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) are preparing to take their biggest shot yet in an exclusive to Collider sneak peek of the upcoming episode of Prime Target. Now six installments into the show’s debut season, audiences around the globe are hooked on the thriller series that follows Woodall’s Ed, a genius mathematician, who holds some highly sought-after intel about digital security. Since its two-episode premiere at the end of last month, the title has been climbing the charts over at Apple TV+, where, according to FlixPatrol, it’s holding down a spot on the Top 10 chart in more than 50 countries.

Apple TV+’s latest thriller miniseries, Prime Target, has captivated audiences with its intricate plot and compelling characters. The series follows Edward Brooks, a Cambridge mathematics postgraduate portrayed by Leo Woodall, who uncovers a prime number pattern that threatens global digital security. This discovery thrusts him into a high-stakes conspiracy, drawing attention from the Nsa and other mysterious organizations.

Release Schedule of Prime Target Episodes:

The first season comprises eight episodes. The series premiered on January 22, 2025, with a two-episode debut, and continues with weekly releases every Wednesday. Below is the complete release schedule:

Episode Number Title Release Date Episode 1 “A New Pattern” January 22, 2025 Episode 2 “Syracuse” January 22, 2025 Episode 3 “The Sequence” January 29, 2025 Episode 4 “Kaplar” February 5, 2025 Episode 5 “House of Wisdom” February 12, 2025 Episode 6 “The Last Link” February 19, 2025 Episode 7 “Prime Finder” February 26, 2025 Episode 8 “The Key” March 5, 2025

As of today, February 18, 2025, the first five episodes are available for streaming, with Episode 6 set to release tomorrow.

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Prime Target star Leo Woodall has addressed speculation that he could be the next James Bond. 007 producers are currently looking for a new actor to lead the franchise following Daniel Craig's departure from the role after 2021's No Time to Die.

Woodall has experience saving the world – at least on a fictional level – as the lead of Apple TV+'s new conspiracy thriller Prime Target, where he plays a post-graduate mathematics student who discovers the formula to access every computer on earth.

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James Bond star Alan Cumming has revealed the "nightmare" stunt accident that led to an actual injury on the set of GoldenEye.

In a new interview with Variety, Woodall joked that "every British actor" has got a call about potentially playing Bond. The actor admitted that,...

With the recent release of the latest episode, “Trojan’s Horse,” we’re now halfway through the second season of Severance, and Apple TV+’s twisty sci-fi series is living up the hype, and then some. Severance Season 2 debuted to rave reviews, earning a nearly perfect score of 98% from critics and a solid 77% from general audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the show has dominated the TV conversation since its premiere on January 17. Severance has climbed to the top of Apple TV+ streaming charts, currently occupying the #1 spot at the time of writing, where it has been, and shows no sign of leaving. The series wasted no time displacing Silo (Rebecca Ferguson) upon its premiere, and it has since held off newer arrivals like Prime Target that were gunning for the top spot.

Exclusive: Apple TV+ has landed the rights to High Wire, the thriller novel from international bestselling author Candice Fox, for development as a TV series, sources tell Deadline.

Ridley Scott’s Scott Free is set to produce under their first-look deal with Apple TV+. We hear the project is in early development, with no writers yet attached. Simonne Overend is set to executive produce.

An acclaimed Australian crime novelist, Fox’s High Wire was published last September. Taking readers on a high-octane journey through the Australian outback, the story centers on Harvey Buck, a former soldier racing against time to reach his dying girlfriend. Along the way, he encounters Clare Holland, a traveler stranded after her car breaks down. Offering her a ride, Harvey unwittingly plunges them both into a nightmare. They are ambushed by a vengeful crew and forced into bomb vests, compelled to commit a series of increasingly...

Right now, Apple TV+ has some of the best original series in the streaming space, and one of its most recent hits is the thriller series Prime Target. In the series, The White Lotus and One Day breakout Leo Woodall stars as a math genius who finds himself at the center of a dangerous global conspiracy when his research on prime numbers puts a target on his back.

While the show hasn't attained the overwhelming watercooler status of its streamer mate Severance, Prime Target has ranked just below the twisty sci-fi thinker on Apple TV+'s most popular shows leaderboard. It's received mixed reception for its slower pace, but Prime Target has still been one of the more engaging and interesting new series of 2025 so far.

If you're enjoying the series, which nears its season-ending episode in March 2025, you're probably wanting to add more shows just like it to your watch list.

Renée Zellweger reprises her role as the beloved Bridget Jones – the character created by British author Helen Fielding in the hugely popular book series – in Mad About the Boy, the latest instalment in the iconic romantic comedy franchise. Directed by Michael Morris from a screenplay by Fielding and Dan Mazer, the film marks the first film in the franchise since Bridget Jones’s Baby, which released almost a decade ago.

Mad About The Boys picks up with Bridget navigating life as a single mother in her 50s after the tragic death of her husband Mark. Struggling to balance her career, parenting, and a chaotic love life, Bridget finds herself drawn to a much younger man named Roxster, (played by One Day and Prime Target star Leo Woodall).

Meanwhile, Bridget finds herself at odds with the stern and buttoned-up Mr Wallaker (Chiwetel Ejiofor), her children’s new science teacher. Along the way,...

The following contains spoilers for Prime Target Season 1, Episode 5, "House of Wisdom," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Prime Target Season 1, Episode 5, "House of Wisdom" comes alive in unexpected ways. There are personal revelations between Edward Brooks and Professor Andrea Lavin, covert connections that threaten their burgeoning friendship, and Nsa agents lying in wait to take advantage. Time is still a factor for Edward and his ally Taylah Sanders in this top-notch TV thriller, as creator Steve Thompson continues to drip-feed intrigue into the Apple TV+ show.

There's an incredible amount of character development in this episode. The sincerity of Dr Akram Nizar comes under scrutiny thanks to his shady associations, Professor Lavin is threatened by Taylah’s intentions, and Edward shows more self-awareness than he has all season.Not only that, but “House of Wisdom” delves into a pivotal piece of backstory that may yet compromise Jane Torres. The choices...

In the 4th episode of Prime Target, Charan was killed right after he learned that there was something off about the explosion at the location where the House of Wisdom was found. When Andrea reached Baghdad and found out about this, she was heartbroken. Andrea’s contact, Akram, suggested she go back home, but Andrea made it clear that she wanted to analyze the hell out of the Bayt al-Hikmah, or else the deaths of Charan and Mallinder would have been in vain. Back in Cambridge, Edward enrolled in the Kaplar Institute with the sole intention of piecing together what they were doing regarding prime numbers and whether or not they had something to do with the deaths of Mallinder and Safiya. With some help from Taylah, Edward discovered that all the CCTV footage of Safiya, Mallinder, and himself that was apparently being monitored only by the Nsa was in Kaplar’s possession.

Four episodes into its freshman season, Prime Target will return with the premiere of episode 5, titled "House of Wisdom," on Feb. 12 on Apple TV+. Ahead of the episode's arrival, Cbr has an exclusive sneak peek to unveil one of its major moments.

In the episode, per the official description, "Ed (Leo Woodall) and Taylah (Quintessa Swindell) join Andrea (Sidse Babett Knudsen) in Baghdad, where they unearth ancient, buried answers—and get caught in the crosshairs of an unknown enemy." The new clip reveals the moment when Ed and Taylah share with Andrea that her husband Robert's (David Morrissey) death is not what it seems, while also divulging that they've had him under surveillance for a very long time. It's clearly a lot to take in for Andrea, as fans can see by watching the video below.

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In a key strategic move and following some of the smart TV money in these current times, New Regency has partnered with Bravado Equity to drive into Europe, making its first European series acquisition “Beyond” (aka “Oderbruch”), one of the standout recent TV hits in Europe.

New Regency will launch “Beyond” at the London TV Screenings, its market debut taking place for invited guests on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25.

In industry terms, prestige drama “Beyond” ticks many of the boxes for series which can be made with high production values while tapping into Europe’s rich financing ecosystem.

The second series in a first-look TV deal between CBS Studios and Berlin-based Syrreal Entertainment, “Beyond” is also produced by Ard Degeto, the film production arm of Germany’s Ard, Europe’s biggest public broadcaster which is moving into ever more ambitious series such as 2024 Canneseries winner “The Zweiflers” and indeed “Beyond.”

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Leo Woodall’s lates project, the Apple TV+ series Prime Target, has started to add up on the streamer since its release in January.

The adrenaline-packed series, produced by New Regency with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions, takes viewers deep into the world of complex mathematics as well as how mathematicians give the Nsa reason to monitor them.

For the full Prime Target release schedule and more details, read on.

When did Prime Target premiere on Apple TV+?

The first two episodes of the action thriller series premiered on the streamer Wednesday, January 22.

How many episodes are in Prime Target?

The first season of the series contains eight episodes.

When do new episodes of Prime Target arrive on Apple TV+?

After the first two episodes arrived Jan. 22, one new episode will arrive every Wednesday on the streamer through March 5. Find the full release schedule below:

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – Episode 1:...

The following contains spoilers for Prime Target Season 1, Episode 4, "Kaplar," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Prime Target Season 1, Episode 4 is called "Kaplar" -- and everything about the Kaplar Institute gives off villainous Bond vibes. The Institute's head Stephen Patrick Nield is surrounded by top-tier security and touchscreen technology, but his intentions are far from honorable. As Edward Brooks gets closer to unraveling the mystery of Safiya Zamil’s research, a complex equation becomes the least of his problems.

Following the death of an academic and Andrea Lavin’s journey to Baghdad, another puzzle piece slots into place, pitting Edward and Taylah Sanders against unknown enemies coming at them in all directions. The mismatched duo are forced to rely on each other more, while the TV show seems poised to expand its world beyond the walls of Cambridge University. In Prime Target Episode 4, series creator and writer Steve Thompson successfully ups the ante.

In the 3rd episode of Prime Target, we learned about Safiya’s relationship with Mallinder and how the latter dissuaded her from pursuing her research on prime numbers. Soon after that, she began getting threatening letters from anonymous people asking her to give up all her work to them. So, in order to ensure that her documents didn’t fall into the wrong hands, she purposefully botched them, then stashed some hidden messages in a book titled Sophie German. The Unsolved Riddle, and then she (allegedly) killed herself. In the present day, Taylah joined hands with Edward to tackle the guys who were after his and Safiya’s research. And they came to the conclusion that one of their only ways to get out of this mess was by taking Nield’s offer to join Kaplar Institute. Charan, on Andrea’s behalf, reached Baghdad and was instantly alerted by the structural engineer,...

After 2024's strong slate of Apple TV+ movies and shows came to an end, the standard was set for 2025 to follow. So far, the January release of a second trip to Lumon Industries in Severance, Leo Woodall's fast-paced thriller Prime Target, and a side-splitting fourth installment of Mythic Quest have already proven that the year has every chance of not just matching its predecessor but outdoing it. With that in mind, here's a look at all the new movies and shows coming to Apple TV+ in February 2025.

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I may be an outie, but “Severance” is still one of my favorite shows of the last few years (not sure what my innie thinks?) and I am So pumped it’s back. It took me a while to get to it (my wife and I just watched the first episode of Season 2 last night), but it did not disappoint. It’s a wonderful feeling to be back at work with Mark, Helly, Irving and Dylan – even the imposing Mr. Milchick gave me a smile. Now, Apple TV+ has been gaining ground for some time, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite streamers for high-end TV shows. With that in mind, here’s a list of my picks for the top 7 TV shows to stream on Apple TV+ right now.

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This post contains spoilers from Prime Target episode 3 from this point forward.

When Prime Target premiered on Apple TV+ one week after Severance season 2, most of the reviews seemed to simmer around the same thought: It's a passable series with an interesting premise, but it's not the high-octane, edge-of-your-seat thriller we've become accustomed to. Variety referred to it as an "increasingly dull show." (Its proximity to Severance surely doesn't help.)

I never wanted to join the chorus of fans online, but the third episode confirmed the boring allegations. The momentum Prime Target has been operating at is its baseline. In spite of two shocking deaths in its first two episodes, we're not going to get crazy action or drama from this show.

In all honesty, I actually love the low key quality of Prime Target, and I especially love Leo Woodall in the leading role as Edward Brook. He's finally...

The following contains spoilers for Prime Target Season 1, Episode 3, which debuts Jan. 29, 2025 on Apple TV+.

After an impressive season premiere, Prime Target uses the next forty minutes to lay down further foundations. Using flashbacks to introduce the mystery mathematician Safiya Zamil, audiences get a better understanding of how these puzzle pieces fit together. In the present, Edward is being pestered by the Kaplar Institute, a privately funded research center intent on recruiting him. Back in Southern France, with her Nsa partner dead, Taylah is busy staying alive and finding the quickest way to get to Cambridge, England, without being detected by men with machine guns.

If those opening episodes introduced audiences to Edward Brooks, then what follows in "The Sequence" is an equal amount of time with Safiya Zamil. Much of what continues to make Prime Target such a pleasure comes down to the slick storytelling and that solid performance from Leo Woodall.

There isn’t really any show out there exactly like Severance, which is part of what makes it so compelling, but there are shows in the same vein as the science fiction workplace thriller, which tackles several different themes.

For the sci-fi lover, Apple has other series that examine similar themes of authority, separate selves and worlds like Foundation and Silo. For the more math-minded, Prime Target, starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell has just begun to roll out on the streamer as well.

For a list of shows like Severance to watch if a fix of suspense or sci-fi is needed in between new episodes, scroll through the options below:

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After its two episode debut, the new Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target is off to the races with a gripping mystery. This week, the eight-episode first season continues with the third episode, which like the shocking plot twists in the first two episodes, looks to completely change the game for Ed (Leo Woodall) as someone new comes into his life. Of course, we already knew who that person is...

The ending of episode 2 found Nsa agent Taylah (Quintessa Swindell) continuing to pursue the curious case of Professor Mallinder's death and the truth about Ed's research. Unfortunately, that ended in a death no one could have seen coming and Taylah's life in danger as a result. To evade the assassin, Taylah dives into the water and swims away. Will she survive?!

Well, it's not a spoiler to say that Taylah makes it out of that sticky situation alive. After all, Quintessa...

Are you ready for a new week full of must-watch new release TV shows? The year in television is officially in full swing with all of our small screen favorites returning from winter hiatus and streaming services continuing to drop some of the most highly anticipated new titles we have been waiting for. If you're in the middle of a show from last week, you'd better hurry up and finish!

Speaking of last week, Netflix at long last released one of the biggest releases of the new year, with The Night Agent season 2 finally arriving after nearly two years. The series shot straight to the peak of the streamer's top 10 most popular shows ranking. In addition to The Night Agent maintaining its hold, this week also brings new episodes of Severance, Prime Target, The Couple Next Door, and more.

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Get ready for an intensely thrilling ride in Apple TV+’s latest series, Prime Target. Created by Steve Thompson, the conspiracy thriller drama series follows Edward Brooks, a brilliant post-graduate mathematician who discovers that if he finds a pattern in prime numbers, he will be able to access every computer in the world. He soon finds himself in a dangerous situation as unknown entities try to destroy his work.

Prime Target – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Air?) Credit – Apple TV+

Prime Target consists of eight episodes in total. The conspiracy thriller drama series premiered on Apple TV+ with its first two episodes on January 22, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly every Wednesday. Check out the full episode guide of Prime Target below:

Episode 1 “A New Pattern” – January 22, 2025 Episode 2 “Syracuse” – January 22, 2025 Episode 3 “The Sequence...

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Prime Target is a mystery thriller drama miniseries created by Steve Thompson. The Apple TV+ series follows Edward Brooks, a brilliant post-graduate mathematics student who discovers that his work could potentially become the key to access every computer in the world. He soon begins to notice that people want to destroy his work. Prime Target stars Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Sidse Babett Knudsen, David Morrissey, Stephen Rea, and Fra Fee. So, if you loved the thrilling conspiracy, mysterious story, and compelling characters in Prime Target, here are some shows you should check out next.

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This post contains spoilers from Prime Target episode 2 from this point forward.

Following the shocking reveal of Professor Mallinder's death at the end of episode 1, Prime Target takes us to the seaside in France to catch up with the person on the other side of the hidden cameras and the computer screens: Nsa agent Taylah (Quintessa Swindell). It's the second point of view the show needed to let us in on, and doing so reveals a second layer of captivating mystery.

Elsewhere in the second episode of the new Apple TV+ thriller series, Ed and others are left reeling in the wake of Mallinder's death, with Professor Lavin no longer wanting to pursue the dig in Baghdad. Thankfully, she's one of the few people who still believes Ed and listens to his theories. But as Ed continues to push for his research, he uncovers more details that leave him looking over his shoulder.

Who knew that numbers like 11, 23 and 37 could be so alarming to the United States government?

Edward Brooks, the mathematics genius at the center of Apple TV+’s new thriller Prime Target, isn’t yet aware that his research on prime numbers will lead him down dangerous paths that eventually collide with the National Security Agency. But in the two episodes that premiered on Wednesday, he starts to get an idea of the surprising peril to which 29, 53, 71 and other innocent-looking numerals might lead him. Let’s recap what went down in the show’s debut:

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Apple TV+’s latest espionage thriller manages to make the world of math a white-knuckled adventure.

“Prime Target” stars Leo Woodall as a recent post-grad who stumbles into the knowledge that a prime numbers pattern has given him an astonishing amount of access to the world’s computers. This sparks a manhunt for him to destroy his work and re-hide the information.

Here is when “Prime Target” finally lands on the streamer and when to expect new episodes.

When does “Prime Target” Season 1 come out?

“Prime Target” Season 1 debuts on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

How can I watch “Prime Target” Season 1?

“Prime Target” streams new episodes weekly on Apple TV+.

Are episodes released weekly or all at once?

The first two episodes of “Prime Target” drop together on Apple TV+ with the remaining six of the season dropping weekly on Wednesdays. Here is the full rundown:

Episode 1 – Jan. 22 Episode 2 – Jan. 22 Episode 3 – Jan.

Time is ticking, and the days are flying by. In only a week, the much-anticipated second season of The Recruit will finally land on Netflix, bringing more thrilling espionage, intense action, and unexpected twists. We can't wait to see CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo) return to our screens, diving into even more dangerous missions and high-stakes scenarios!

However, there’s still a bit of a wait before the new season is released. That makes it the perfect opportunity to revisit the first season and refresh your memory on all the key moments before the new episodes arrive on Jan. 30. In the meantime, we also suggest checking out a similar show to fill the gap. And we’ve got just the right one to recommend.

If you really enjoyed the first season of The Recruit and are looking forward to the second season, then you absolutely must check out Prime...

A brilliant post-graduate mathematics student finds himself at the centre of a dangerous conspiracy after discovering a ground-breaking pattern in prime numbers. His research, which could theoretically unlock access to every computer system in the world, becomes a coveted tool for those with sinister intentions. As forces close in to destroy his work—and potentially his life—he must navigate a high-stakes world of espionage, betrayal, and ethical dilemmas while attempting to safeguard his discovery.

Announced in February 2024 and greenlit by Apple TV+, the series is created by acclaimed writer Steve Thompson. It features a stellar ensemble cast, including rising stars Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) and Quintessa Swindell (Black Adam), alongside Stephen Rea (The Crying Game), David Morrissey (The Walking Dead), Martha Plimpton (Mass), Sidse Babett Knudsen (Borgen), Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).

Earlier this moth HeyUGuys sat down for a chat with Leo and Quintessa...

The Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target plunges viewers into a world that's equal parts academic and dramatic. Its protagonist is mathematics prodigy Edward Brooks, who finds himself thrust into the kind of global conspiracy that TV audiences love. But the antisocial Edward must rely on government agent Taylah Sanders to help him unravel said conspiracy and stay alive, as she has skills that he doesn't -- including knowing how to deal with the rest of the world.

It sounds like a series that could be very complicated, but stars Leo Woodall (who plays Edward) and Quintessa Swindell (who portrays Taylah) explain how much audiences actually need to know to watch Prime Target. They also talk about how much they knew about the story going into the filming experience. Plus, what would they consider the highlights of the show?

Cbr: Audiences know that Prime Target revolves around Edward's mathematical genius,...

This post contains spoilers from Prime Target episode 1 from this point forward.

When you start watching Prime Target on Apple TV+ but don't immediately see Leo Woodall, don't worry. You're watching the right show!

The opening scene of the thriller series takes place in Baghdad, Iraq, where a mother and daughter separate during an explosion. Unfortunately, they end up falling through a hole in the ground, revealing an underground structure that will likely have historical significance (and significance to the story).

Following the opening sequence, we meet Woodall's Ed Brooks, who's not only handsome and part of the rowing team but also a math genius unenthused by classes and social norms. He's always scribbling numbers in his notepad, and when he's not, he's visiting a former professor with Alzheimer's. Ed wants to put focus on a particular part of his research but Professor Osborne refuses.

While chatting with Professor Mallinder in his office,...

Apple TV+’s latest TV series, Prime Target, has premiered with 2 episodes today. The first one opens in Baghdad, where we see a mother and a daughter going to have some ice cream. The mother tells the daughter to wait at the shop while she gets the money from the Atm, and, predictably enough, the shop explodes, leaving quite a few people injured and many dead. The mother is concussed but still alive. Her daughter and the shopkeeper are also alive but stuck behind falling debris. And as the mother tries to get the daughter to safety, the ground gives way and the whole building collapses. That’s when it is revealed that there’s an elaborate structure with multiple rooms and a massive armillary sphere in the middle. The scene then shifts to England, and we are introduced to the protagonist of the show, Edward Brooks, who is a...

A mathematician’s groundbreaking discovery puts him in the crosshairs of dangerous forces in this gripping new Apply TV+ series.

What if you held the key to every computer system in the world? And how far would someone go to stop you? That’s the gripping premise of “Prime Target,” the new conspiracy thriller premiering Wednesday, Jan. 22, with its first two episodes. The show stars Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus”) as Edward Brooks, a brilliant mathematician who uncovers a prime number pattern that could unlock unprecedented access to the global computer system. But his groundbreaking discovery puts him in the crosshairs of powerful forces determined to silence him. Blending high-stakes action with a modern espionage edge, you can watch “Prime Target” only on Apple TV+.

How to watch ‘Prime Target’ When: Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Et TV: Apple TV Stream: Watch with a subscription to Apple TV+ From...

With the success of Slow Horses and The Agency, we’ve seen a large influx of espionage shows coming to TV. Prime Target, from producer Ridley Scott and creator Steve Thompson, hopes to capture the same magic as each of those shows. With two young stars, Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell, the series could easily become another breakout hit for Apple TV+. Unfortunately, overuse of technical exposition and frustratingly detached characters turn Prime Target into a slog.

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Young mathematician Edward Brooks (Woodall) disconnects from the world to pursue a complex math thesis. His advisor, Professor Robert Mallinder (David Morrissey), tries to stop Edward’s research. After Mallinder steals Edward’s research, Nsa analyst Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell) approaches Edward. The research Edward has been working on has drawn international eyes for its real-world applications in the security world.

Prime Target examines mathematical discovery and worldwide consequences through mathematician Edward Brooks’s work with prime number sequences – research that threatens current digital security systems.

The story connects Brooks to scientists like Oppenheimer, showing how groundbreaking research can lead to devastating outcomes. His mathematical work represents both pure theoretical exploration and a threat to global stability, reflecting contemporary fears about technological vulnerabilities.

The series combines abstract mathematical concepts with international chase sequences. The philosophical elements clash with action scenes, making the tone inconsistent. Though merging higher mathematics with dramatic action shows creative intent, common thriller elements take precedence over nuanced storytelling.

Unlikable Geniuses, Shifting Loyalties, and the Characters That Shape Prime Target

Prime Target shows Edward Brooks as another example of the “tortured genius” stock character in television – lacking the depth that would make him stand out. Ed, a skilled mathematician, works with prime numbers with religious-like focus, believing they...

From espionage to action sequences, these shows bring fresh stories to the genre.

Spy thriller TV shows have had a nice resurgence of late with a new one seeming to appear every month. Well, I’m here for it because – when done right – there’s nothing cooler than dropping into the world of espionage. One of my favorite shows of 2024 was “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” (even if things got a little weird at the end), and now, with the release of Apple TV+’s “Prime Target,” I thought it a great idea to count down the best new (meaning first season only) spy/espionage thrillers from the last year that you can stream right now. Let’s get to it!

Top 7 new spy thriller TV shows on streaming right now:

No. 7: ‘Prime Target’

No. 6: ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’

No. 5: ‘Dark Matter’

No. 4: ‘The Sympathizer’

No. 3: ‘Black Doves’

No.