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Season 1 – Atomic

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Two civilians get caught up in a cartel's uranium smuggling across North Africa; facing a nuclear threat, they must decide whether to save themselves or stop the bomb delivery while evading agencies and traffickers.
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Atomic — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Ben Dowell The Times (UK) Sep 3, 2025
2/5
To be fair, the two leads deliver decent performances and should be praised at least for keeping a straight face, especially with lines like, “Thank you for not killing me"... Go to Full Review
Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Sep 2, 2025
4/5
At just five episodes, it feels lean and never boring. Go to Full Review
Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media Apr 7, 2026
4/5
This series has a dynamite premise and a dynamic cast. Atomic is compelling and action-packed. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Apr 1, 2026
We’re giving Atomic a mild recommendation because there might be enough chasing through various Northern African locations to make the show a visual treat, and we’re curious about the dynamic between Max and JJ. Go to Full Review
Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) Oct 9, 2025
Atomic can be absurd, but there’s gonzo energy to burn, with an original twist. Go to Full Review
Pat Stacey Irish Independent Sep 2, 2025
3/5
Atomic is a blast, although perhaps not the kind of blast you may have been expecting. Go to Full Review
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Alan B @RT79384129 Jul 15, 2026 Awesome. And the fact that it’s based on a non-fiction book - like theTV show McMafia - adds to the enjoyment of this beautifully crafted, very convincing yarn. See more
andrea p @RT52033811 Jan 26, 2026 Great series! Very different ,very entertaining great humor, brilliant acting! Definitely worth watching!! See more
Sammer A @sammer864 Jan 9, 2026 the 1st 3 episodes were great, then they dropped the ball... still worth a watch. See more
Richard G @RT72956569 Oct 21, 2025 Ive seen some garbage in my time but this is at the very top of my list. Unbelievable story, rubbish acting,abysmal direction.....absolutely laughable from start to finish. See more
Edward L @Glyndower Oct 1, 2025 Rather silly thriller concerning a drug-smuggler and a jihadi with hearts of gold running around in circles. Not helped by the casting of Alfie Allen who gives his usual mockney geeza performance. See more
Kathryn S @RT20540926 Sep 23, 2025 Seriously looking at the trailers I thought this would be great but unfortunately I was massively disappointed. I thought with the cast from GOT and The Handmaid's tale it would be impressive but the acting was tacky and poor throughout. It didn't get better and I fell asleep several times throughout and tried again next day and nope still not impressed I'm afraid. Just my opinion though. See more
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Atomic — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Shariff Korver

Director

Gregory Burke

Creator

Alfie Allen

Max

Ouidad Elma

Janat

Shazad Latif

JJ

Nezar Thalal

Carlos

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 27, 2025 Al Britani Max and JJ find themselves involved in a high-risk mission: smuggling uranium through North Africa. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 27, 2025 Baal In Beirut, CIA Agent Cassie Elliott receives a tip about a uranium exchange - close to where Max and JJ are lying low. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 3, 2025 The End of Days Max and JJ must try and secure passage to Marrakech through Syria, a country that hides a troubled past for JJ. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 10, 2025 Little Boy In Marrakesh, Max and JJ prepare for the uranium exchange with the cartel, all under the watchful eye of Cassie. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 17, 2025 The Path of Totality In Casablanca, Max and JJ try to win back the uranium; but as the cartel closes in, the pair face a choice. Details

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Atomic — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Shariff Korver
Creator
Gregory Burke
Executive Producer
Gregory Burke, Edward Berger, Thomas Benski, Michael Bloom, Judy Counihan
Screenwriter
Ishy Din, Ji-won Lee, Clare McQuillan, Gregory Burke
Network
SKYSHO
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 27, 2025
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