Viewers ‘hooked’ on high-octane police thriller Prisoner – and it’s perfect for Line of Duty fans
Viewers are hooked on the new action-thriller, Prisoner, which landed on UK TV screens via Sky on Thursday. The series, penned by acclaimed writer Matt Charman (Hostage, Bridge of Spies) and directed by BAFTA-winner Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders), follows a principled young prison officer tasked with escorting a dangerous prisoner to court to testify against his elite crime syndicate. There’s nothing better than a high-stakes, nail-biting police drama. If, like me, you’re looking for a gripping series to fill the gap while you wait for the anticipated seventh season of Line of Duty, Prisoner might just be the answer. © Sky UKIzuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim lead the cast as Amber and Tibor in Prisoner With plenty of twists and turns and a tense shoot-out, this action-packed thriller is perfect for fans of the hit BBC police series. Find out what viewers and critics have said about the show… What have viewers said about Prisoner? Viewers have praised the new thriller on social media, with one person writing: “Sky Atlantic’s #Prisoner off to a flying start. …


