Joel Kinnaman has built an impressive résumé over the years, from the RoboCop reboot to his beloved role as Edward Baldwin in Apple TV+'s For All Mankind. He's also headlined Netflix's Detective Hole, which topped streaming charts earlier this year. Now, the Swedish-American actor is diving into the world of espionage with a new TNT series that promises to blend the intensity of Zero Dark Thirty with the psychological depth of Mindhunter.
Titled High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam, the show is inspired by the memoir Debriefing the President by CIA analyst John Nixon. The first trailer has just dropped, giving viewers a gripping look at the high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between Nixon and the former Iraqi dictator. The series is set to premiere with two back-to-back episodes on September 13 at 9 PM ET, followed by a third episode on September 14. After that, new episodes will air every Sunday and Monday at 9 PM ET, leading up to the season finale on October 4.
What Is 'High Value Target' About?
The official synopsis describes the show as a "pulse-pounding series" that explores the high-stakes exchanges between Nixon and Hussein. Set against one of the most consequential military operations in recent history, the story follows Nixon as he interrogates the captured Iraqi leader, searching for weapons of mass destruction. Along the way, he's forced to confront the far-reaching consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the ripple effects that would shape global politics for decades.
This isn't just a straightforward manhunt; it's a deep dive into the mind of a tyrant. The show's DNA echoes the tense interrogations of Mindhunter and the military precision of Zero Dark Thirty, making it a must-watch for fans of intelligent thrillers. If you're into that kind of edge-of-your-seat storytelling, you might also enjoy action thrillers that keep you on edge from opening to end credits.
Who's in the Cast?
Kinnaman leads a talented ensemble that includes Waleed Zuaiter, Lena Góra, Rebecca Night, Tom Berenger, Paul Ryan, Christopher McDonald, Dar Salim, Matt Barr, Ewan Miller, and Talia Balsam. The series is co-written and directed by Leslie Greif, with production from AR Content.
With a cast like that and a story ripped from real-life events, High Value Target is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated TV events of the fall. The trailer, which you can watch above, sets the tone with tense dialogue and gritty visuals that promise a gripping ride.
For those who can't get enough of Kinnaman's intense performances, this new series is a perfect follow-up to his recent work. And if you're looking for more thrillers to binge in the meantime, check out Prime Video's overlooked revenge thriller that's quietly dominating streaming, or Tenet's streaming surge on HBO Max.
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