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. 29
- Episode 4 – Feb. 5
- Episode 5 – Feb. 12
- Episode 6 – Feb. 19
- Episode 7 – Feb. 26
- Episode 8 – March 5
What is “Prime Target” about?
“Prime Target” marries the world of math and espionage as a recent graduate fights to keep a discovery with – you guessed it – prime numbers unlocks an unprecedented amount of access to the world. Here’s the official synopsis:
“A post-graduate mathematics student discovers an effort being made to destroy his work in finding a pattern in prime numbers that would allow him to access every computer in the world.”
Who is in the “Prime Target” Season 1 cast?
“Prime Target” is led by Leo Woodall as the main character. He is joined by Quintessa Swindell, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Martha Plimpton, Stephen Rea and Harry Lloyd.