Apple TV+ Debuts 'Prime Target,' a Thriller Centered on Prime Numbers and Global Conspiracy

The series follows a Cambridge mathematician whose groundbreaking research draws the attention of the NSA and dangerous adversaries.

Leo Woodall stars as Edward Brooks, a Cambridge postgraduate whose research on prime numbers may unlock vulnerabilities in global computer systems.
The show introduces a conspiracy involving the NSA, hidden surveillance, and mysterious deaths tied to Brooks' mathematical discoveries.
Quintessa Swindell plays Taylah Sanders, an NSA agent tasked with monitoring mathematicians whose work could pose security risks.
The drama explores connections between mathematical research, historical mysteries, and covert operations, blending intellectual intrigue with suspense.
The eight-episode series, written by Steve Thompson, features a cast including David Morrissey, Sidse Babett Knudsen, and Stephen Rea, with episodes released weekly on Apple TV+.