Where Was Prime Target Filmed? All Locations Explained
Apart from walking through many gripping mysteries, Apple TV+'s Prime Target also features many picturesque locations throughout its runtime, raising questions about where it was filmed. Created by Steve Thompson, Prime Target has received a mixed response from viewers and critics. It has a Rotten Tomatoes critics' score of around 42%, with some hailing it for its unique take on the action thriller genre and ability to adopt some never-seen-before ideas. Meanwhile, many others seem dissatisfied with its predictability and lack of memorable character beats.
Regardless of what one thinks about the 2025 Apple TV+ show, it is hard not to appreciate its ambition to bring something new to the table with its portrayal of international espionage and complex mathematical concepts. While there are moments when Prime Target stretches one's suspension of disbelief a little too far, it keeps its drama grounded in realism by portraying realistic and relatable characters. Even its globetrotting nature, with scenes unfolding in many scintillating locations, feels crucial to the story rather than just a flashy backdrop.
Windsor, Berkshire, England
A Major Road & A Pub Were Primary Locations For Filming
As reports suggest, Windsor was one of the primary locations for Prime Target's filming. According to a local news source (via Observer), many "stop and go" measures were implemented in Windsor in May 2023 for the show's shooting. One scene from the series was also filmed on Windsor's Alma Road, while others were shot in a local pub, The Hope.
London & Cambridge, England
The Show's Creators Hired A Mathematics Advisor From London During Filming
A math lecturer on Northeastern University’s London campus, Tim Davis, was hired as a math adviser for the series. As reports reveal (via NorthEaster.edu), Davis first helped the show's creators with the proofreading of the scripts, allowing them to determine whether the math involved in the show was plausible. He then moved to Cambridge, where a few scenes from the series were shot.
Prime Target Key Facts Breakdown | |
Created By | Steve Thompson |
Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Score | 42% |
Running Time | 8 episodes |
Streaming On | Apple TV+ |
The advisor also found himself working with the show's actors at Farnborough International Studios, which is located near London. Leo Woodall also talked to Screen Rant about his experience working with Davis:
For a lot of it, I had the preparation period of getting familiar with the math itself and spending time with our genius math consultant. That was one part of it.
Kent, England
A Shuttle & A Farm Were Picked Up For The Show's Filming
In Kent, Prime Target's production visited the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle to film some scenes before moving to Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm on the Romney Marsh. As per reports (via Kent Film Office), some drone shots of the Eurotunnel entrance were also taken from the Folkestone White Horse to capture the expansive landscape of the ceremonial county's transportation hub. Prime Target's principal photography began sometime in May 2023 before being wrapped up in August of the same year.
Prime Target follows Edward Brooks, a brilliant mathematician, in his pursuit of a prime number breakthrough that could blow open the door to international cybersecurity. Teamed with NSA agent Taylah Sanders, he confronts a hidden conspiracy threatening his discovery and life.
- Cast
- Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, Joseph Mydell
- Creator(s)
- Steve Thompson
- Streaming Service(s)
- AppleTV+
- Where To Watch
- Apple TV+
