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Season 1 – Prisoner

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67% Tomatometer 6 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Follows a young prison officer transporting a high-value prisoner to testify against his crime syndicate, with their relationship evolving throughout the dangerous journey.

Critics Reviews

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Lucy Mangan Guardian May 14
2/5
It’s an action movie that’s managed to compress the basics but not cram in the details. It’s two and a half stars but the half fell into one of the plot holes and cannot be saved. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) May 11
2.5/5
There’s nothing particularly original about this British action-thriller...but it’s cleanly executed on a modest budget and rarely slows down so that you can register the implausible contours of the plot. Go to Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) May 5
2/5
I suspect fixating on the practicalities of a scenario...means the story itself is not entirely engrossing. Prisoner, it’s safe to say, never truly held me captive. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) May 15
There are obvious echoes of Line of Duty about the set-up, but the fact that Prisoner can still take your breath away is a testament to its inventiveness. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent May 5
3/5
Prisoner is overwhelmingly daft stuff, but if you’re happy to put your brain into neutral and ignore the implausibility of it all, you’ll certainly be entertained. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Phillip W @Endersby May 28 Started off ok, but rapidly became unbelievable, so many loose ends. Story became ridiculous, requiring audience to have a forgiving wild imagination. The characters were amateurish especially the head of the crime gang and a 5 stone wringing wet hit girl, please!!! Probably 3-4 episodes too long See more Max D @RT71739623 May 15 An incredible binge watch. Action is high and it feels like one of those series similar to Line Of Duty. Twists and turns. The characters in the NCU leave you guessing, who is the mole? See more Sean G @LordG May 12 So much promise but wow, blew it, especially the last episode! See more Read all reviews
Prisoner — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Matt Charman

Creator

Tahar Rahim

Tibor Stone

Izuka Hoyle

Amber Todd

Finn Bennett

Olly

Eddie Marsan

Alex Tebbit

Catherine McCormack

Josephine Campbell

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Prison transport officer Amber is thrown into an explosive situation, when her formidable prisoner, Tibor, is hunted by his crime syndicate, who are determined to stop him from testifying against them. Details Episode 2 Aired May 5, 2026 Amber strikes an uneasy alliance with her prisoner to protect her family; as the situation escalates, Tibor drags her to a drug den, where she sees him kill without hesitation. Details Episode 3 Aired May 12, 2026 When their driver sells them out, Amber withholds Tibor's lifesaving medication to find out her family's location. Details Episode 4 Aired May 12, 2026 Amber reunites with her family while Tibor faces his mother; Olly's actions put them all in danger. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Forced to abandon her wounded husband, Amber asks Tibor to help save Mia; they join the prison transport team, where they learn the terrifying truth of Pegasus' plan. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 30, 2026 Amber's plan to get Tibor to court is put in jeopardy as a game of cat and mouse unfolds across London; the fate of her family becomes paramount. Details
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Prisoner — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Otto Bathurst
Creator
Matt Charman
Executive Producer
Matt Charman, Haleema Mirza
Screenwriter
Matt Charman
Network
SKY
Genre
Action, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 30, 2026