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Season 1 – Taken

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Driven by personal tragedy, former Green Beret and CIA operative Bryan Mills specializes in deadly rescue missions -- using his "very particular set of skills." Assisted by Christina Hart, his handler back at headquarters, Mills sets out on assignment, armed with his unique expertise, high-tech capabilities and fearless determination. Whether it's the life of a loved one, a treasured possession or a dangerous international secret, Mills stops at nothing to get back what has been taken and punish those responsible.
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Taken — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Taken's cast hits the right notes, but overall, the series fails to deliver a compelling narrative distinguished from its source material.

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Ben Travers IndieWire Nothing about the show matches expectations, making it a confounding (and largely boring) viewing experience. Rated: D Mar 27, 2018 Full Review Robert Rorke New York Post While the target audience will probably dig the extensive action sequences and vivid violence, there's no reason anyone else should be "Taken" for a ride. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 27, 2018 Full Review Graeme Virtue Guardian By the end of its second episode, Taken has constructed a convincing enough dramatic chassis for an ongoing series. Feb 28, 2017 Full Review Rob Lowman Los Angeles Daily News It's been made pretty ordinary. Too bad, Standen deserves to be shown off better. Mar 1, 2017 Full Review Glenn Garvin Reason Online There's plenty of slam-bang in Taken, NBC's distant prequel to the trilogy of films, but the result is less a buzz than a headache. Mar 1, 2017 Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Death, guns, and constant mayhem in prequel to film series. Rated: 3/5 Feb 28, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I truly wish this show continued. I don't believe that maybe the public was ready for this type of show as much as now in 2025. The criminal series was quirky with characters and serious with others and some very intense government crimes delving into the mindset of those today questioning our government more than ever. It would do well today. I loved BOTH SEASONS and it's characters , however, I believe changing characters almost completely from. 1st to second season lost many viewers Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/25 Full Review Audience Member A slightly different take than the theatrical version. This one focuses on the past of Bryan Mills. At times it got ‘Jack Ryan' vibe, but the pace and direction remains flat. It is hard to be engaged in this series since the most interesting part of the franchise is the latter part as shown in the film (how he saved his daughter/ex wife/etc) | follow us at @uncle.review Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Very entertaining, not sure why the low scores. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member nice actors and plot Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Generally a subpar offering very no linkage at all to the films, even as prequel. The backstory and setup were also very thin with the hero displaying very little of the required skill set. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Great action series. Clive is awesome. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Clive Standen

Bryan Mills

Jennifer Beals

Christina Hart

Gaius Charles

John

Brooklyn Sudano

Asha Flynn

Monique Curnen

Becca Vlasik

Michael Irby

Scott

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 27, 2017 Pilot The murder of Bryan Mills' sister sets him on a course for revenge against cartel boss Carlos Mejia; a secret U.S. intelligence agency recruits Bryan to become a part of its team. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 6, 2017 Ready Bryan gets his first chance in the field, but when the mission goes bust it results in a tragic death; the team uncovers a group of government officials skimming off of refugee funds; Asha shows up unexpectedly at Bryan's doorstep. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 13, 2017 Off Side Bryan and the team's search for a suspected terrorist who has been taken leads them to a deeper plot within their own government; Christina gets troubling news; Asha is concerned about Bryan's fixation with Mejia. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 20, 2017 Mattie G Riley's insistence to uncover the truth behind a fatal drug given to war vets leads to heartbreaking consequences; a new neighbor tries to calm Asha after her apartment is broken into. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 27, 2017 A Clockwork Swiss Christina orders the retrieval of sensitive documents in Zurich that are needed to prevent economic and political disaster; Asha's misplaced trust in Elena leaves Bryan vulnerable. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 3, 2017 Hail Mary The ODNI is asked to facilitate the defection of a Russian FSB agent; Christina takes radical measures to reveal a mole in the CIA; John's attempt to resolve his brother's problem with a local gang results in a spiritual crisis. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 10, 2017 Solo Bryan is taken during the team's efforts to thwart a Mejia weapons operation; Bryan and Asha take the next step in their relationship. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 17, 2017 Leah The ODNI assists an Israeli spy with early onset Alzheimer's, whose own agency aims to kill her; Christina worries about facing a similar fate within her own organization. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 24, 2017 Gone The ODNI is forced to deliver Mejia to the FBI, but the cartel plans to hijack the transfer; Bryan takes extreme measures to keep Mejia in his custody. Details Episode 10 Aired May 1, 2017 I Surrender The FBI threatens to remove Christina from command; Bryan and John lead a rogue mission to stop Mejia's associates before they cross the border. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Alexander Cary, Luc Besson, Matthew Gross, Edouard de Vésinne, Thomas Anargyros, Alex Graves
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 27, 2017
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