Prey (2016): Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

BBC America | ITV | Season Premiere Date: February 25, 2016

Starring: Benedict Wong, Adrian Edmondson, Rosie Cavaliero

Summary: Originally aired in 2014 in the UK, the crime thriller Detective Constable Marcus Farrow (John Simm) is accused of murder and goes on the run to clear his name with Acting Senior Investigating Officer Susan Reinhardt (Rosie Cavaliero) hot on his heels.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E3. Episode 3
Air Date: May 12, 2014
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S1:E2. Episode 2
Air Date: May 5, 2014
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S1:E1. Episode 1
Air Date: April 28, 2014

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Kate Kulzick

Feb 25, 2016

Despite its familiar premise, Prey is an engrossing, dynamic series, a testament to the sturdiness of the tropes it’s driven by as well as Lunt’s ability to play with and execute ideas so many have others explored. Read full review

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Feb 19, 2016

There is a little less suspense about some of the baddies here, one of whom is easy to guess early on. Yet it is never tiring to watch Marcus run and leap and limp and dodge the police cars and foot-chasers that seem to turn up every place he tries to take refuge in or search for clues. Read full review

Mark Dawidziak

Feb 22, 2016

Once this crime thriller lures you in and really gets going, it's an off-to-the-races ride that never forgets to delve deeply into the dark sides of the central characters. Derivative? Yes, but in endlessly sly and fascinating ways. Read full review

David Wiegand

Feb 22, 2016

Prey is a near perfect blend of well-crafted characterizations within the context of a credibly gripping murder case. Actually, make that two gripping murder cases, as the series offers two separate story lines linked by location and by the dogged crime-solving presence of Detective Sgt. Susan Reinhardt. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Feb 24, 2016

Bolstered by a stacked roster of very capable British actors, Simm, Glenister and Cavaliero go a long way toward helping you not worry about wasting your time. Whatever pitfalls might pop up in the writing, the performances are racing forward full-steam. Read full review

Mike Hale

Feb 24, 2016

After a slow start focused on establishing unnecessary back stories, the show shifts into a series of satisfying and suspenseful “Roadrunner”-like chases and escapes. Read full review

Isaac Feldberg

Feb 19, 2016

Prey is at its least inventive when it comes to actual police work--there’s no shortage of CCTV footage to help her along, and the number of high-octane chases end up straining credibility. But in spite of that, Prey is decently made, well-acted, and shameless enough in pilfering from The Fugitive and every other British police procedural to just about get away with it. Read full review

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shellview

Mar 7, 2016

Although "Prey" may not be the prime of the UK police dramas it is exciting and enjoyable on a visceral level. The average programming from the UK is still heads and shoulders above anything on the broadcast networks in the US. The acting is excellent even though the dialogue is not quiteAlthough "Prey" may not be the prime of the UK police dramas it is exciting and enjoyable on a visceral level. The average programming from the UK is still heads and shoulders above anything on the broadcast networks in the US. The acting is excellent even though the dialogue is not quite tight enough. I enjoy the cat and mouse play between the characters. Fun to watch.… Expand

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shoulderoforion

Feb 27, 2016

Well, it was better than bad is about all I can say for this first season. I dig English cop shows, this rates a 6. If you're waiting around for a big payoff, you're going to be dissapointed.

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TalulaGrey

Jan 12, 2017

If you are looking for a 'Prime Suspect' replacement, this is not going to do it. The plot is something we've all seen before so there's nothing new here. The production values are decent, the acting is very good, and the story is more than a bit stupid. There were many times when I couldIf you are looking for a 'Prime Suspect' replacement, this is not going to do it. The plot is something we've all seen before so there's nothing new here. The production values are decent, the acting is very good, and the story is more than a bit stupid. There were many times when I could not believe that the protagonist or the police were that idiotic. I would yell at the screen in frustration, but it never helped. I'm very happy it was only 3 episodes long and, I will not be watching season 2.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 17, 2016
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 25, 2016
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: May 12, 2014
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: May 5, 2014
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: April 28, 2014