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FilmRise has acquired the exclusive U.S. digital distribution rights to the prequel series Taken.
Inspired by the film franchise, the series aired on NBC in 2016 and was recently streamed on Netflix. It ran for two seasons and has 26 episodes, 60 minutes each.
The series follows Bryan Mills, a younger, hungrier version of the iconic character played by Liam Neeson in the Taken films. Clive Standen (Vikings) stars. As a former Green Beret, Mills becomes swept up in a quest for vengeance after he fails to protect his sister. Recruited to join a group of CIA operatives, Mills begins to hone his deadly skill sets as he dives headfirst into dangerous missions that test his courage and push him to the edge.
Jonitha Keymoore, head of content for FilmRise, said, “We’re thrilled to deliver this series to streaming audiences in the U.S. for free, especially given its remarkable success as the most-watched drama on television when it first premiered on Netflix. Taken stays true to its origins, delivering the intense edge-of-your-seat plotlines that we know will captivate both new viewers and longtime fans alike.”
