The upcoming action thriller Prisoner promises to be a gripping addition to British crime drama, featuring a stellar cast led by Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle. Set to debut on Sky this week, the series has already drawn comparisons to Line of Duty, but with an intensified edge.
When will Prisoner be released on Sky?
Prisoner will premiere on Sky on Thursday, April 30, with all six episodes dropping simultaneously, making it perfect for a binge-watching session.
What is the plot of Prisoner on Sky?
The series is penned by Oscar-nominated writer Matt Charman, known for his work with Steven Spielberg on Bridge of Spies, as well as Netflix's Hostage and ITV drama Black Work. The story follows Amber Todd (Izuka Hoyle), a young prison transport officer tasked with escorting a trained killer and high-value inmate, Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim), to court to testify against his elite crime syndicate.
After their convoy is brutally ambushed, Amber is forced to go on the run with Stone, handcuffed to him as she puts her life in his hands. The pair must survive the organised crime group's attempts to silence them forever and reach court on time.
Who is in the cast of Prisoner on Sky?
The show features an A-list cast led by Scottish BAFTA winner Izuka Hoyle, best known for Boiling Point and Channel 4 sitcom Big Boys. Joining her is French star and Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Tahar Rahim as trained assassin Tibor Stone, who plans to reveal everything about the crime group he formerly worked for.
Finn Bennett, star of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, plays Olly Hatton, Amber's unsuspecting husband. Veteran British actor Eddie Marsan, of Ray Donovan and Vera Drake fame, portrays Alex Tebbit, Director of Operations at the National Crime Unit.
Other cast members include Catherine McCormack from A Thousand Blows, The Witcher, and Temple; Sam Troughton from Black Doves and A Very Royal Scandal; Laurie Davidson from The Other Bennet Sister and The Girlfriend; and Brían F. O'Byrne.
Prisoner will be released on Sky on Thursday, April 30.
