This film revolves around Leo Woodall (“White Lotus,” “One Day” & the young boyfriend in the new “Bridget Jones”). He plays a mathematics genius who’s working to find the prime number formula that would allow access to every password in the world. The financial sector and governments are against it, so he goes on the run with the help of an agent (Quintessa Swindell). There’s the potential for a typical political thriller, but show creator Steve Thompson has substituted action for math and mistrust. With his underplayed style, doe-eyed Woodall is continually compelling, seemingly hiding and/or struggling with so many issues, including his unique romantic entanglement. The show has intriguing aspects, but as with many series, it could have been tauter with fewer episodes. As it is, the world-shattering concept isn’t especially original, as are none of the developments. The primary reason to watch is for Woodall’s charms, but that alone isn’t sufficient to make the series that strong. (Eight one-hour eps with an ending that’s open for a 2nd season, but none has been announced.) 
(2.5 / 5)
