Cinemax’s Strike Back gets off to a familiar start for action movie and spy genre fans – a known terrorist is getting ready to unleash a sinister attack and the best intelligence agents in the business must do whatever it takes to stop him.
However, this simple launching off point is hardly the story you’ll encounter in Cinemax’s first season of the series. What starts off as a Jason Bourne meets 24 tale, quickly becomes something much more as you become fully invested in these characters with each episode. Strike Back deftly mixes action and intrigue with enough sex to make Spartacus jealous. By the finale, this series earns it’s place as one of the most thrilling new series on TV and makes the spy-loving world know that this is far from a cookie-cutter action tale.
And, I have to say, it’s one of the few action...
However, this simple launching off point is hardly the story you’ll encounter in Cinemax’s first season of the series. What starts off as a Jason Bourne meets 24 tale, quickly becomes something much more as you become fully invested in these characters with each episode. Strike Back deftly mixes action and intrigue with enough sex to make Spartacus jealous. By the finale, this series earns it’s place as one of the most thrilling new series on TV and makes the spy-loving world know that this is far from a cookie-cutter action tale.
And, I have to say, it’s one of the few action...
- 8/14/2012
- by Bags Hooper
- BuzzFocus.com
Are you ready for more "Strike Back?" If this all new promo has any indication of what the future holds for Damian Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) and Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester), then it looks like Season 2 is going to be explosive.
The Cinemax series follows Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets. After the shocking season finale -- in which team leader Col. Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing) sacrificed her life to save her team -- Stonebridge retired from Section 20 to be with his wife and child.
However, it looks like he didn't stay retired. As seen in the official Season 2 promo above, Scott and Stonebridge -- and newcomer Rachel Dalton (Rhona Mitra) -- are back to doing what they do best: explosions, gun fights and taking down the bad guys. Of course, there's also an occasional glimpse of naked flesh.
The Cinemax series follows Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets. After the shocking season finale -- in which team leader Col. Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing) sacrificed her life to save her team -- Stonebridge retired from Section 20 to be with his wife and child.
However, it looks like he didn't stay retired. As seen in the official Season 2 promo above, Scott and Stonebridge -- and newcomer Rachel Dalton (Rhona Mitra) -- are back to doing what they do best: explosions, gun fights and taking down the bad guys. Of course, there's also an occasional glimpse of naked flesh.
- 7/26/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Rhona Mitra has joined the cast of action-drama Strike Back. The Underworld: Rise of the Lycans star will play Captain Rachel Dalton, according to Deadline. After a long stint in North Africa, Dalton will take over as the new head of British military unit Section 20, following the demise of Colonel Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing). Mitra previously starred in ABC's Boston Legal and played a recurring role on FX drama Nip/Tuck. She has also appeared on Stargate Universe and The Gates, while her film credits include 2007's (more)...
- 1/10/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Cinemax’s Strike Back Season 2 Scores Female Lead in Rhona Mitra?
There’s a new top dog in the house as Rhona Mitra joins Season 2 of Cinemax’s action drama, Strike Back, as the new head of Section 20.
If you watched the first season of Strike Back, then you know things didn’t end well for team leader Colonel Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing). Now, Deadline brings word that Mitra, who has appeared in shows such as Nip/Tuck and The Gates, will be stepping in to fill the void that was left by the fallen leader of Section 20 as Captain Rachel Dalton of the British military, who is described as “beautiful, cunning and ultimately ruthless.” She is one of the good guys, right?
Season 1 of Strike Back, known as Strike Back: Project Dawn in the UK, revolved around a charismatic former U.S. Special Forces operative (Sullivan Stapleton) that...
There’s a new top dog in the house as Rhona Mitra joins Season 2 of Cinemax’s action drama, Strike Back, as the new head of Section 20.
If you watched the first season of Strike Back, then you know things didn’t end well for team leader Colonel Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing). Now, Deadline brings word that Mitra, who has appeared in shows such as Nip/Tuck and The Gates, will be stepping in to fill the void that was left by the fallen leader of Section 20 as Captain Rachel Dalton of the British military, who is described as “beautiful, cunning and ultimately ruthless.” She is one of the good guys, right?
Season 1 of Strike Back, known as Strike Back: Project Dawn in the UK, revolved around a charismatic former U.S. Special Forces operative (Sullivan Stapleton) that...
- 1/10/2012
- by Marty Shaw
- Boomtron
Exclusive: I’ve learned that Rhona Mitra is finalizing a deal to land the new female lead on Cinemax’s Strike Back in the action drama’s upcoming 10-episode second season. She will play the beautiful, cunning and ultimately ruthless Capt. Rachel Dalton of the British military who is offered the position of head of Section 20 after a long stint working in North Africa. Mitra’s character is expected to fill the void left by the demise of Amanda Mealing’s Col. Eleanor Grant in the first season finale of Strike Back. The series, whose second season is slated to begin filming soon in South Africa, is produced by Cinemax/HBO, Left Bank and Sky, which airs the series in the U.K. Strike Back stars Sullivan Stapleton and Philip Winchester. Season 1 told the story of a charismatic former U.S. Special Forces operative (Stapleton) who joins with a stealth...
- 1/7/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Many were skeptical when Cinemax ventured into the primetime television game, but its unique venture, the 10-part action drama series "Strike Back," combines what the network does best -- sex -- with violence. In other words, it's every man's new favorite show.
In the explosive season finale -- literally! -- counterterrorism team Section 20 races to stop their season-long nemesis, a terrorist named Latif (Jimi Mistry), from violently derailing a summit of world leaders in Budapest. At the helm of the dangerous operation are team leader Col. Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing, "Holby City"), former Delta Force operative Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton, "Animal Kingdom") and his straight-laced partner, Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester, "Camelot").
If you're a fan of the show, this is definitely one episode you don't want to miss. After all, there's a reason the cast list for Season 2 of "Strike Back" has yet to be revealed.
The Huffington Post...
In the explosive season finale -- literally! -- counterterrorism team Section 20 races to stop their season-long nemesis, a terrorist named Latif (Jimi Mistry), from violently derailing a summit of world leaders in Budapest. At the helm of the dangerous operation are team leader Col. Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing, "Holby City"), former Delta Force operative Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton, "Animal Kingdom") and his straight-laced partner, Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester, "Camelot").
If you're a fan of the show, this is definitely one episode you don't want to miss. After all, there's a reason the cast list for Season 2 of "Strike Back" has yet to be revealed.
The Huffington Post...
- 10/21/2011
- by Crystal Bell
- Huffington Post
We’ve got an exclusive look at tonight’s episode of Strike Back, showing off one of the more humorous moments on the series. In this clip, Col. Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing) and Maj. Oliver Sinclair (Rhashan Stone) discuss Latif’s (Jimi Mistry) subvert actions towards Section 20. It’s a very serious moment, where Grant expresses the importance of taking risks. Then, the scene transitions to Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) and & Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) who get a very inappropriate proposition while on duty. Check it out now: Episode 9 is the second to last episode of the season. Click thumbnails to browse the still gallery: Synopsis: After decrypting John Allen¹s Pda, which was recovered from Latif¹s (Jimi Mistry) man, and connecting it to the doctor Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) saw with Latif in Kosovo, Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) and Stonebridge travel to Chechnya to investigate a mysterious bunker with recent activity. They.
- 10/15/2011
- by Bags H.
- BuzzFocus.com
We’re nearing the conclusion of the freshman season of Strike Back on Cinemax. With Season 2 on the way, it’s time to start wondering whether or not the suspected security leak inside Section 20 will be revealed by the season finale. I’m hoping it’s not Maj. Oliver Sinclair (Rhashan Stone). He showed off his worth in the Tahir (Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje) mission so I would hate to find out that he was working for the other side. However, he’s been questioning Scott’s judgment a little too much of late, often bringing up criticism to Col. Eleanor Grant’s (Amanda Mealing). You have to wonder if he’s not trying to set the team up for failure. Grant’s (Amanda Mealing) vendetta with Latif (Jimi Mistry) seems genuine. Also, she’s got a pass after she took out Daniel Connolly (Liam Cunningham) in episode 4. So, if there is a leak,...
- 10/7/2011
- by Bags H.
- BuzzFocus.com
David Chute salutes Strike Back's commanding officer.Amanda Mealing, the actress who plays Colonel Eleanor Grant, chief of the covert ops unit Section 20 on Strike Back, gets off the single best shot, the final one, in episode 4 of this quick-witted series. The coiled fury behind that head shot, the way it's staged and played, even more than the extra-legal step that's being taken, creates the kind of seismic moment on a show that changes our interpretation of everything we've seen, our sense of what's at stake and the kind of people we're dealing with. This one was not as exciting overall as some of the earlier installments. Right up to the explosive death of a major character (we did warn you) it was mostly ...
- 9/12/2011
- Thompson on Hollywood
Cinemax's new show "Strike Back" is really one of the most explosive shows on television--really. In true HBO/Cinemax fashion, it's the perfect blend of blood, violence, sex and gritty humor.
In case you haven't been following all of the action, here's a short recap of the premise.
The series follows Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets--including an international group of terrorists.
When one of their own is captured and held hostage by the terrorist group, the Section 20 enlists the help of Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton), a charismatic former Delta Force operative who is familiar with the terrorists. However, his cocky style is often at odds with the more formal team, especially the by-the-book Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester). Team leader Col. Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing) is a smart, tough military leader who is skilled with a gun and...
In case you haven't been following all of the action, here's a short recap of the premise.
The series follows Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets--including an international group of terrorists.
When one of their own is captured and held hostage by the terrorist group, the Section 20 enlists the help of Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton), a charismatic former Delta Force operative who is familiar with the terrorists. However, his cocky style is often at odds with the more formal team, especially the by-the-book Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester). Team leader Col. Eleanor Grant (Amanda Mealing) is a smart, tough military leader who is skilled with a gun and...
- 9/9/2011
- by Crystal Bell
- Huffington Post
Cinemax debuted its explosive new show "Strike Back" last Friday night, and in case you couldn't catch it, we'll give you a recap of the premise. Think of it as a new spin on "24"--only with more sex, violence and explosives.
The series follows Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets--including an international group of terrorists. When one of their own is captured and held hostage by the terrorist group, the Section 20 enlists the help of Damien Scott ("Animal Kingdom‘s" Sullivan Stapleton), a charismatic former Delta Force operative who is familiar with the terrorists. However, his cocky style is often at odds with the more formal team, especially the by-the-book Sgt. Michael Stonebridge ("Crusoe's" Philip Winchester). Team leader Col. Eleanor Grant ("Holby City's" Amanda Mealing) is a smart, tough military leader who is skilled with a gun and diplomacy,...
The series follows Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets--including an international group of terrorists. When one of their own is captured and held hostage by the terrorist group, the Section 20 enlists the help of Damien Scott ("Animal Kingdom‘s" Sullivan Stapleton), a charismatic former Delta Force operative who is familiar with the terrorists. However, his cocky style is often at odds with the more formal team, especially the by-the-book Sgt. Michael Stonebridge ("Crusoe's" Philip Winchester). Team leader Col. Eleanor Grant ("Holby City's" Amanda Mealing) is a smart, tough military leader who is skilled with a gun and diplomacy,...
- 8/18/2011
- by Crystal Bell
- Huffington Post
Amanda Mealing plays Colonel Eleanor Grant in Strike Back Project Dawn and here she describes what it's like to be in charge of a unit elite soldiers. Not that Grant needs blokes to do her dirty work, as Amanda explains…. There's a look that Amanda shoots us early in this interview which suggests that you'd better not push your luck with her, and she explains why this job was such a perfect fit for her.
- 8/17/2011
- Sky TV
Airing tonight on Cinemax, Strike Back is a new fast-paced series that mixes suspense, action and drama, spanning the globe from India to South Africa, from England to Chechnya. The show marks the first time HBO/Cinemax has worked with the UK’s very own Sky TV to produce an original series. Strike Back stars Sullivan Stapleton (“Animal Kingdom”), Philip Winchester (“Crusoe”), Amanda Mealing (“Holby City”), Eva Birthistle (“Silent Witness”), Jimi Mistry (“Blood Diamond”), Rhashan Stone (“Episodes”) and Richard Armitage (“The Hobbit”).
When a resourceful international terrorist group plots an attack, a charismatic former U.S. Special Forces operative joins forces with a stealth British military unit to stop them in the ten-episode action series Strike Back, debuting Friday, Aug. 12 (10:00- 10:45 p.m. Et/Pt) on Cinemax.
The team that tracks the terrorists is Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk,...
When a resourceful international terrorist group plots an attack, a charismatic former U.S. Special Forces operative joins forces with a stealth British military unit to stop them in the ten-episode action series Strike Back, debuting Friday, Aug. 12 (10:00- 10:45 p.m. Et/Pt) on Cinemax.
The team that tracks the terrorists is Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk,...
- 8/12/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
When a resourceful international terrorist group plots an attack, a maverick former U.S. Special Forces operative ("Animal Kingdom‘s" Sullivan Stapleton) joins forces with a stealth British military unit to stop them in the ten-episode action series "Strike Back," airing on Cinemax--a network more known for its adult programing than its original prime-time dramas.
But it looks like Cinemax is ready to join the prime-time game with its new fast-paced action drama "Strike Back." Think of it as a British take on "24"--but with more sex and violence.
The series follows Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets--including terrorists. When one of their own is captured and held hostage, the group enlists the help of Damien Scott (Stapleton), a charismatic former Delta Force operative who is familiar with the terrorists. However, his cocky style is often at odds with the more formal team,...
But it looks like Cinemax is ready to join the prime-time game with its new fast-paced action drama "Strike Back." Think of it as a British take on "24"--but with more sex and violence.
The series follows Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets--including terrorists. When one of their own is captured and held hostage, the group enlists the help of Damien Scott (Stapleton), a charismatic former Delta Force operative who is familiar with the terrorists. However, his cocky style is often at odds with the more formal team,...
- 8/12/2011
- by Crystal Bell
- Huffington Post
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