Premise:
“Condor” is a contemporary thriller series revolving around Joe Turner (Max Irons), a CIA analyst who finds himself on the run after stumbling upon a conspiracy that leads to the massacre of his entire office. In a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse, Joe attempts to uncover the truth while evading capture and lethal attacks from people within his own organization. The series grapples with issues of national security, ethical considerations, and the blurred lines between right and wrong in the realm of intelligence.
Main Central Characters:
- Joe Turner (Max Irons): The young CIA analyst who becomes a fugitive after discovering a deadly conspiracy.
- Bob Partridge (William Hurt): A veteran CIA officer and former mentor to Joe, who becomes embroiled in the conspiracy.
- Mae Barber (Kristen Hager): A CIA operative who is caught up in the ensuing chaos and is forced to make difficult moral decisions.
Themes:
The series delves into the complexities and ambiguities of the intelligence community, probing themes of morality, loyalty, and the ethical dilemmas that often accompany state-sanctioned secrecy. It examines the personal and political costs of espionage, asking how far one is willing to go to protect national interests.
Critical Consensus and Rating: 3/5
Critically, “Condor” has received a moderate reception, with a rating of around 3 out of 5. Critics have praised the series for its suspenseful storytelling and compelling characters but have criticized it for occasionally falling into genre clichés and lacking in originality.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The show has a TV-MA rating for mature audiences, due to its strong language, violence, and some sexual content.
Broadcast Information:
“Condor” originally aired on the Audience Network and later moved to Epix. It premiered in 2018 and is still in production as of my last update in September 2021.
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