Prisoner

What it’s about

Amber Todd, a young prison officer, is escorting Tibor Stone, a dangerous prisoner set to testify against a criminal syndicate. When the convoy is attacked, she must decide whether to trust the man she is supposed to keep locked up.

What hooks you

Izuka Hoyle and Tahar Rahim lead the cast as Amber Todd and Tibor Stone. The series is directed by Otto Bathurst and Pia Strietmann, and written by Matt Charman and Haleema Mirza.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who like action thrillers with moral ambiguity, where trust is fragile and betrayal lurks around every corner. It will also appeal to viewers drawn to tense, character-driven crime stories set in the United Kingdom.