Edward Brooks, the main character of Prime Target, is a young, exceptionally gifted mathematician on the verge of finding a pattern in prime numbers that, if discovered, will unlock all of the world’s computers. Unseen foes are pursuing him, threatening his study. To expose and defeat a perilous plot, he joins forces with Taylah Sanders, an NSA agent who has been observing him.
Director
Prime Target was directed by Brady Hood. In addition to his roles as executive producer and director, he handed the reins to the conspiracy thriller for all eight episodes.
Writer
Prime Target was Created the award wining writer Steve Thompson.
Cast
Real Name: Leo Woodall
Character Name: Edward Brooks
In Prime Target, Leo Woodall played as Edward Brooks, a brilliant Cambridge mathematics who is on the verge of discovering a pattern in prime numbers that could grant him access to every computer in the world.
Real Name: Quintessa Swindell
Character Name: Taylah Sanders
Quintessa Swindell played NSA agent Taylah Sanders. Following a mathematician as he flees around Europe from many villains is a common plot point in the series.
Real Name: Martha Plimpton
Character Name: Jane Torres
The role of Jane Torres, played by Martha Plimpton, is that of a senior NSA official who oversees a team of spies. The protagonist, mathematician Edward Brooks (Leo Woodall), has discovered a worldwide computer-based plot involving prime numbers; however, the antagonist, a wicked and crafty woman, betrays him.
Real Name: Fra Fee
Character Name: Adam Mellor
Fra Fee portrays Adam Mellor, a member of the Cambridge University hospitality service.
Real Name: Harry Lloyd
Character Name: Andrew Carter
Harry Lloyd played the role of Andrew Carter, a senior official in CIA surveillance.
Real Name: Sidse Babett Knudsen
Character Name: Professor Andrea Lavin
Sidse Babett Knudsen plays Professor Andrea Lavin.
Real Name: Sofia Barclay
Character Name: Sufiya Zamil
Sofia Barclay plays Sufiya Zamil. A brilliant mathematician who died by suicide about 30 years ago. She is known for her role as a prime target in the show’s central mystery.
Real Name: Stephen Rea
Character Name: Professor James
Stephen Rea played the role of Professor James Alderman.
Real Name: David Morrissey
Character Name: Professor Robert
David Morrissey played the role of Professor Robert Mallinder, a university lecturer and tutor to the main character, Edward Brooks.
Real Name: Sergej Onopko
Character Name: Bogdan Vlahovic
Sergej Onopko played the role of Bogdan Vlahovic.
Real Name: Joseph Mydell
Character Name: Professor Raymon
Joseph Mydell played the role of Professor Raymond Osborne, a mentor to the Edward Brooks. Osborne is a Cambridge University professor who is deeply trusted by Edward.
Real Name: Ali Suliman
Character Name: Dr. Akram Nizar
Ali Suliman plays the character Dr. Akram Nizar.
Real Name: Maanuv Thiara
Character Name: Dr. Charan Nathoo
Maanuv Thiara played the role of Dr. Charan Nathoo.
Real Name: Jason Flemyng
Character Name: Stephen Patrick
Jason Flemyng played the role of Stephen Patrick Nield.
