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Season 1 – Patriot

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This Amazon-original political drama stars Michael Dorman, who plays the role of an intelligence officer named John Tavner. To stop Iran from going nuclear, Tavner must forgo safety nets and assume a dangerous non-official cover as a mid-level employee at a Midwestern industrial piping firm. Tavner is faced with the intricacies of his new day job and a stickler of a boss at the piping company, while navigating PTSD, failures by the federal government and escalating fiascos that continue to complicate his mission.
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Critics Consensus

Patriot is dark, quirky, and often funny -- and although its risks don't always pay off, the series is still savvy and inspired enough to watch.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 6d
3.5/5
One of the best rarely mentioned shows of the previous decade, it’s a flinty, idiosyncratic comedy. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire 03/01/2017
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What sets Patrio" apart - and makes it a bit easier to digest in binge-able quantities - is its peculiar sense of humor. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 03/01/2017
3.5/5
I found myself getting more and more invested in its loopy rhythms with each passing episode. Go to Full Review Natalia Trzenko La Nación (Argentina) 08/09/2019
With a tone that first confuses but soon captivates, Patriot was canceled after two seasons and it's still worth watching. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jade Budowski Decider 02/02/2018
Pledge allegiance to Patriot. You'll be glad you did. Go to Full Review Mark Graham Decider 12/20/2017
Roy Price, we beg of you - more of this, please! Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Richard @Manpuppy Feb 5 The mistake is expecting a spy thriller drama. It's not. It's the dryest, darkest comedy you're likely to watch. Watch closely and you'll see that all the subtle details aren't laid out to set the cat and mouse game so much as to set up devastating jokes. See more Mariano A @Tastefulsentimenalguy Jan 11 The plot is interesting and it has a very peculiar sense of humour, but it tends to get extremely slow on occasions which makes it hard to digest. See more Brian H Oct 6 Incredible. Great combination of pace and dark (very dark) humor. Might not be for everyone.. but the series is amazing. Character development is outstanding, interwoven plot twists are incredible. Some subplots (Steven, John's boss Leslie at the pipefitting company, John's brother Edward) can stand alone on their details and humor. The scene where Steven's therapist introduces him to the office - especially where Leslie has to speak directly to him - pure comedic gold, especially how they play on it nonstop. Only outdone by the pipefitting jargon like 'Donnelly nut spacing and cracked system rim-riding grip configuration' and 'bracketed caps and splay-flexed brace columns'... what the hell. Need more genius shows like this. See more Aidan H 01/13/2025 There's all this other stuff - some of which is yuk, some of which passes the time, some of which I really quite like and some of which I love. And then there is A to B via Rochambeau. x Masterpiece See more Ant A 11/25/2024 Good dark comedic show. Writing tends to slip as the season approaches its finale. See more Gary G 08/25/2024 One of the greatest shows in history. Unlike anything I've seen before or since. A work of genius at every level. Credit to the casting, every cast member fits in just perfectly, almost like they were put on this earth just for this purpose. An amazing mix of comedy and sadness. And Leslie's podcast is the cherry on top. See more Read all reviews
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Steve Conrad

Creator

Michael Dorman

John Tavner

Terry O'Quinn

Tom Tavner

Michael Chernus

Edward Tavner

Kathleen Munroe

Alice Tavner

Aliette Opheim

Agathe

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 6, 2015 Milwaukee, America A former intelligence officer is asked to return to the line of duty to dismantle a treacherous political movement. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 24, 2017 C-19 John struggles to find a balance in Milwaukee as the situation mounts in Iran; a motivated homicide detective builds a case. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 24, 2017 McMillan Man Albans wants an interview with Dennis; John desperately tries to stay on the travel team. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 24, 2017 John's To-Do List 5/18/12 Leslie increases John's workload in hopes of setting him up for failure; a friend adds complications to John's life. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 24, 2017 Un Monsieur Triste En Costume When John tries to retrieve evidence, he gets dangerously close to Agathe; Tom heads to Luxembourg to help John, but ends up asking more of him. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 24, 2017 The Structural Dynamics of Flow Agathe's case against John builds; John takes desperate measures to get his father's plan back on track; Leslie's hostility toward John peaks. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 24, 2017 Hello, Is Charlie There? John is a person of interest in Agathe's investigation; Stephen's recovery and sudden promotion causes complications. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 24, 2017 L'Affaire Contre John Lakeman Agathe crosses paths with Alice; Tom receives new intelligence that could give him the upper hand in his plan. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 24, 2017 Dick Cheney As Agathe questions John, Edward tries to establish his brother's alibi; a surprise visitor has an appeal for Leslie. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 24, 2017 Dead Serious Rick When John returns to Luxembourg, his dedication is tested; Agathe assembles evidence that could lead her to the truth. Details

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Patriot — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Steve Conrad, Ted Griffin, Michael Trim, Tucker Gates
Creator
Steve Conrad
Executive Producer
Steve Conrad, James D. Parriott, Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, Charlie Gogolak, Gil Bellows
Screenwriter
Steve Conrad, Darby Kealey, Jill E. Blotevogel
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2015