If you're looking for a new show to fill the Robson Green-shaped hole in your viewing schedule since Grantchester season ten ended, we've got you covered.
The 61-year-old actor stars in the compelling action thriller, Strike Back, which viewers have hailed as "criminally underrated" and "must-watch" television.
© Sky UKThe series, which boasts an impressive 85 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, first aired on Sky in 2015 and ran for eight seasons. Robson starred as Lt. Col. Philip Locke in seasons four and five of the thriller, which boasts an exceptional cast of stars, including Richard Armitage and Andrew Lincoln.
The story, based on the bestselling novel by former British SAS officer Chris Ryan, follows two ex-military men bonded by a tragedy from their pasts. Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio was one of the show's writers, alongside Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files), so it's safe to say viewers are in good hands.
Keep reading to find out more…
What is Strike Back about?
Billed as a gripping tale of "redemption and revenge in the high-octane world of special ops," the series follows the interlinking lives of two former soldiers: military hero Hugh Collinson (Andrew Lincoln) and discharged veteran John Porter (Richard Armitage).
© David Bloomer/Left Bank PicturesThe synopsis continues: "On the eve of the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Porter leads a Special Forces unit on a daring hostage rescue mission into the heart of Basra, culminating in a disastrous turn of events for him and Collinson. Porter bears the burden of guilt, with the repercussions haunting him for years, until an opportunity presents itself to return to Iraq and redeem himself. After several years apart, Porter and Collinson’s are about to collide once again."
What have viewers said about the show?
Viewers have hailed the show as "criminally underrated" and the "best action series ever made."
Taking to social media, one person wrote: "I've been re watching #strikeback for the last few weeks. I'm already on series 5 and forgot how action packed it was. Great TV," while another added: "The cast is absolutely incredible, especially the early seasons with Damien Scott and Phillip Winchester. If you're a fan of action and suspense and you still haven't seen this incredible series yet then do yourself a favor and go watch it as soon as you can."
A third viewer penned: "Excellent series, it's a real shame it finished when it did. I've been binge watching this over the last few days, and I honestly have trouble turning it off to go to bed!"
How to watch Strike Back
All eight seasons of the show are available to stream on NOW TV.
© Karin Blid Alsbirk for Sky1Other shows like Strike Back
If you like high-octane, military-focused dramas, check out the below:
- The Terminal List: Prime Video's hit series follows a Navy SEAL (Chris Pratt) seeking vengeance following the murder of his entire platoon.
- Jack Ryan: John Krasinski stars as a CIA analyst forced out of his desk job and into the field after stumbling across a suspicious series of bank transfers.
- SAS: Rogue Heroes: The BBC's fast-paced drama charts the origins of the famed Special Forces unit during World War Two.
