Apple TV+ has unveiled the first trailer for Prime Target, an intense conspiracy thriller starring rising star Leo Woodall. Known for his standout performances in The White Lotus, Citadel, and One Day, Woodall takes on the role of Edward Brooks, a mathematical prodigy whose groundbreaking work on prime numbers draws the attention of powerful and shadowy figures.

In Prime Target, Brooks’ discovery of a potential pattern in prime numbers doesn’t just have academic implications—it threatens to unlock every computer system in the world. The trailer showcases Brooks, portrayed by Woodall with charisma and sharp intellect, as he moves from quiet Cambridge classrooms to a fast-paced international chase. Quintessa Swindell co-stars as Taylah Sanders, an NSA agent initially sent to monitor Brooks but soon caught up in unraveling a deep government conspiracy. The trailer teases high-stakes drama with glimpses of glitching cityscapes, tense face-offs, and a sinister performance by Martha Plimpton.

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Created by Sherlock writer Steve Thompson, Prime Target combines the intellectual intrigue of Good Will Hunting with the action-packed thrills of The Bourne Identity. Featuring an impressive supporting cast that includes Stephen Rea, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, and Fra Fee, the series promises to deliver a sleek, gripping ride through the world of espionage and mathematics.

The official synopsis reads:

“A brilliant young math postgraduate, Edward Brooks (Woodall), is on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon, he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, an NSA agent (Swindell) who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians’ behavior. Together, they start to unravel the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.”

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Set to premiere on January 22, Prime Target looks poised to join Apple TV+’s growing lineup of acclaimed thrillers. Will it live up to its potential and become a breakout hit for the platform? With its polished visuals, compelling performances, and edge-of-your-seat storytelling, this series might just make it to the Best of 2025 lists.