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Some stories stay with you long after they end. Prime Target is one of them. It weaves mathematics, history, and mystery into something both compelling and thought-provoking. There is a depth to it that is rare in mainstream television, and while it may not be for everyone, for those who appreciate its themes, it is a hidden gem.

I have always been drawn to mathematics, even though I chose medicine. Maybe that is why this series resonated with me. It does not just use numbers as a backdrop,it understands them. It pays tribute to minds like Al Khwarizmi, the father of algebra, whose influence shaped centuries of knowledge. Though he was Iranian, his work flourished under the Islamic empire, written in Arabic, the scientific language of his time, just as Latin was in medieval Europe. That kind of historical awareness adds an intellectual richness to the series, making it more than just a thriller.

There is also something captivating about the way it moves through time and place. Seeing Orléans and Nice, cities I know well, made it feel personal. I also spent time in Cambridge for my studies, so those scenes felt familiar too. But the place that struck me the most was Baghdad. I have never been there, but I have always been fascinated by its history. The show captures the contrast between the chaos of its modern streets and the echoes of a lost golden age, where Beit al Hikma once stood, where knowledge was prized above all else, where Harun al Rashid was said to have rewarded scholars with gold equal to the weight of their books. Watching those moments unfold, I could almost imagine how it must have been centuries ago, when Baghdad was the heart of the intellectual world.

Some have called Prime Target slow, but I think that is part of its appeal. It unfolds deliberately, drawing you deeper into its mystery, rewarding patience rather than rushing toward easy answers. I do not care that the main character is gay or that the female lead is biracial. These things are irrelevant to me. What matters is the story, the journey, and the ideas it explores. If I had to compare it to The Da Vinci Code, I would say this is the more refined and thoughtful version. It does not rely on shock value or sensationalism. Instead, it offers something more immersive, more intellectual, and ultimately more rewarding.

Of course, this series is not for everyone. It is for those who appreciate the beauty of a well-constructed puzzle, who find meaning in history, and who enjoy a story that challenges them to think. Prime Target is not just a thriller. It is an experience. And for those willing to take the journey, it is well worth the time.

I didn't get any sense of Scotland from this at all. The casting was off-how does the mom look younger than her own son? It's bizarre. Why didn't they put more effort into aging her up and making Brad look younger? The forced romance between Lindsey and Mac felt completely unnatural and didn't make any sense. And Lindsey as a doctor? I didn't buy it. As a physician myself, I know we carry a certain presence, a unique personality that sets us apart. It's not about being stuck-up, just... different.

And let's talk about the setting-this was supposed to be Scotland in winter? No way. The air in a real Scottish winter is so cold and biting, you can barely breathe. The actors didn't seem to be bundled up enough; their outfits felt more like winter in France, not the freezing north of England. Scotland in winter? It's brutal, and this just didn't capture that.