TV series

Condor

2018–2021 · 2 seasons

A tense, cerebral thriller that keeps you leaning forward, parsing motives and watching an idealist get ground down by institutional paranoia.

Tagline: Truth is the first victim.
Overview: Young CIA analyst Joe Turner has his idealism tested when he learns that the CIA has been using an algorithm he developed to spy on American citizens, leading the organization to a terrorist plot that threatens the lives of millions. Inspired by Sydney Pollack’s 1975 political thriller Three Days of the Condor.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Conspiracy, corruption, power, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: conspiracy
corruption
power
betrayal
survival
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild