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Prime Target, a thrilling miniseries created by Steve Thompson, premiered on Apple TV+ on January 22, 2025. This highly anticipated show features Leo Woodall as the lead. Of eight episodes, the first two episodes, A New Pattern and Syracuse, have been released already. The third one is coming up on January 29, 2025.
The story is about Edward Brooks, a graduate student in math who finds an important pattern in prime numbers. This discovery puts him in a risky situation involving a plot that could harm global safety. The main cast includes Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Sidse Babett Knudsen, and David Morrissey, supported by a talented ensemble.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Prime Target. Reader's discretion is needed.
Prime Target: Main cast and their roles
1) Leo Woodall as Edward Brooks
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Edward Brooks is the protagonist, a postgraduate mathematics student who discovers a pattern in prime numbers capable of changing global security. His character embarks on a tense journey of discovery and danger, as powerful organizations attempt to stop him.
Leo Woodall became famous for his strong performance in The White Lotus (2022). He also acted in the Netflix romantic drama One Day (2024) and Vampire Academy. His role in The White Lotus has also been a well-known performance in Leo's career.
2) Quintessa Swindell as Taylah Sanders
Taylah Sanders is an NSA agent assigned to investigate Edward’s work. She uncovers inconsistencies in surveillance footage and realizes a larger conspiracy is at play.
Quintessa Swindell made their acting debut in Euphoria (2019) and gained popularity for their role in Trinkets. They also played Cyclone in Black Adam (2022) and appeared in Master Gardener alongside Sigourney Weaver.
3) David Morrissey as Professor Robert Mallinder
Professor Mallinder, Edward’s mentor, becomes an enigmatic figure whose death sets off a chain of events. His mysterious behavior and hidden agenda are central to the unfolding conspiracy.
David Morrissey is widely recognized for his role as The Governor in The Walking Dead. He has also appeared in State of Play, The Deal, and Britannia. Morrissey’s powerful performances have earned him nominations and accolades throughout his career.
4) Sidse Babett Knudsen as Professor Andrea Lavin
Andrea Lavin is the widow of Professor Mallinder and plays a pivotal role in connecting Edward to ancient discoveries. Her character adds intrigue to the storyline as she encourages Edward’s research.
Sidse Babett Knudsen grew popular worldwide for her role as Birgitte Nyborg in the TV show Borgen and she has also acted in the sci-fi series, Westworld. Knudsen is a well-known Danish actress with a career that has lasted for many years.
5) Tom Stourton as Ricky Olson
Ricky Olson, an NSA operative, plays a crucial part in uncovering the conspiracy. His role adds intensity to the narrative’s espionage angle.
Tom Stourton has appeared in Siblings and Horrible Histories. His comedic talent and dramatic roles have made him a versatile performer in television and film.
Supporting cast
- Stephen Rea as Professor James Alderman
- Fra Fee as Adam Mellor
- Joseph Mydell as Professor Raymond Osborne
- Jason Flemyng as Stephen Patrick Nield
- Martha Plimpton as Jane Torres
- Harry Lloyd as Andrew Carter
- Ali Suliman as Dr. Akram Nizar
- Daisy Waterstone as Fiona Carey
- Sofia Barclay as Safiya Zamil
- Tom Byrne as Tom Grayson
- Emily Renée as Charlotte Lambert
Production and Direction
- Steve Thompson (Creator)
- Ridley Scott (Executive Producer)
- David W. Zucker (Executive Producer)
- Brady Hood (Director)
- Arthur Sharpe (Music)
- Dan Atherton (Cinematography)
- Michael Carlin (Production Design)
- Beverley Mills (Editing)
- Kate Rhodes James (Casting)
- Sarah-Jane Wheale (Producer)
- Tina Oswald (Line Producer)
- Rosalind Grégoire (Art Direction)
- Caroline Barclay (Art Direction)
Prime Target plot
Prime Target begins with a shocking explosion at an ice cream shop in Baghdad, where a mother and daughter are caught in a tragic incident. The blast reveals an underground structure housing a massive armillary sphere, connecting the narrative to ancient history.
The focus then shifts to Cambridge, where Edward Brooks, a gifted postgraduate mathematics student, explores patterns in prime numbers. His prime number theories turn out to be worse for him.
Edward's mentor, Professor Mallinder, has a mysterious influence on what is happening. Mallinder's secretive actions, such as spying on Edward and destroying his research, raise concerns. His mysterious death, along with a strange suicide note, hints at a bigger troubling conspiracy at play. Edward is expelled from the university, which makes him face strong opponents.
The story links old discoveries in Baghdad to Edward's research and introduces Andrea Lavin, Mallinder's wife, who helps explain the connection to the House of Wisdom excavation site.
At the same time, NSA agents, led by Taylah Sanders, are looking into the serious risks of Edward's discoveries. The NSA worries about the dangerous misuse of prime numbers, and this fear gets worse by betrayal and assassinations within the organization.
Prime Target is available to stream on Apple TV+.
