There’s a certain subgenre of TV that’s most accurately defined as “Dad TV,” and there’s no better example than the conspiracy thriller series, the kind of show that follows a low-level male employee, usually with a military background, as he finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that requires him to go rogue to solve. The Night Agent, The Night Manager, and The Bodyguard are all great examples of this ultra-specific subgenre.
But at a certain point, you can only watch so many pencil pushers become action heroes before it gets tired. Thankfully the latest entry in this genre, Apple TV+’s Prime Target, completely turns the tropes on their head, creating a conspiracy story that actually feels believable even when it gets ridiculous.
