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Poorly executed. Wanted to like it given the genre and had hope at the beginning, but it became insulting in its ridiculous story, poor acting (with some exceptions) and terrible script.

This film revolves around Leo Woodall (“White Lotus,” “One Day” & the young boyfriend in the new “Bridget Jones”). He plays a mathematics genius who’s working to find the prime number formula that would allow access to every password in the world. The financial sector and governments are against it, so he goes on the run with the help of an agent (Quintessa Swindell). There’s the potential for a typical political thriller, but show creator Steve Thompson has substituted action for math and mistrust. With his underplayed style, doe-eyed Woodall is continually compelling, seemingly hiding and/or struggling with so many issues, including his unique romantic entanglement. The show has intriguing aspects, but as with many series, it could have been tauter with fewer episodes. As it is, the **** concept isn’t especially original, as are none of the developments. The primary reason to watch is for Woodall’s charms, but that alone isn’t sufficient to make the series that strong. (Eight one-hour eps with an ending that's open for a 2nd season, but none has been announced.)

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

I made the mistake of watching the first two episodes, and feel compelled to stay awake through the final ones. There is no life to this-it is simply boring. This week's episode actually had some excitement to it- six weeks in, but I am waiting for the last episode to come so I can remove this from my watch next list.

Who writes this nonsense and who green lights it into production is a real mystery of Prime Target. As a viewer I want this to be interesting... but it is not. So much non-action is being told to us by actors telling us instead of showing. Too much of 'pensive moments', filled with empty looks into nothing... Booooring. Weird casting. Unclear if this is a teenage drama or action thriller. Unclear what is a "big stake" underlying the premise of the story. Main character is a tourist in its own story doing nothing and seems caring less about anything. Intriguingly bad. Well shot, locations etc but the story seems to be an afterthought. Who writes this nonsense and who green lights it into production is a real mystery of Prime Target.

They should insert dozens more gay scenes into the show. ...So the 3% who are gay can enjoy them.

It’s realization, cinematography and characters do the magic required from films: it makes an improbable premise believable. A plus: it’s aesthetic vibe

Poor acting. Poor writing. Poor action. Don't need the sex. All in all: "skip completely and watch anything else."

I find the show interesting and the cast is great. Leo Woodall gives a compelling performance

I find the basic premise of a prime number dominated universe actually fascinating, and after 2 episodes I find the series intriguing, original, and unflinchingly intelligent. Almost all the reviews I read think this show is a swing and a miss about a dude who can break all passwords and how unengaging a neurodivergent genius is as a protagonist - and maybe after finishing the series that'll make more sense. But for the time being I'm hooked.

There is no way that this show is 10-15 points worse than The Night Agent. So whoever made this happen just two days and two episodes in, needs a check. Reviewers?! Honestly?! Give it a chance. Besides anything, the "beautiful mind" intro is enjoyable.