Condor (2018)
A gripping political thriller series following a CIA analyst who uncovers a deadly government conspiracy that puts millions of lives at risk.
Condor - Series Information
- Original Title: Condor
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (53 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 20
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: June 6, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), June 6, 2018 (Germany - 16), June 6, 2018 (Brazil - 16)
- Networks: Audience, Epix
- Production Companies: MGM Television, Skydance Television, Apophasis Unproductions, Audience Network, Paramount Television Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Кондор (RU)
Condor - Plot
Young CIA analyst Joe Turner has his idealism tested when he learns that the CIA has been using an algorithm he developed to spy on American citizens, leading the organization to a terrorist plot that threatens the lives of millions. Inspired by Sydney Pollack's 1975 political thriller Three Days of the Condor.
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Condor - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jason Smilovic
- Todd Katzberg
- Ken Robinson
Main Cast
- Max Irons
- Kristen Hager
- Bob Balaban
- Sam McCarthy
- William Hurt
- Constance Zimmer
- Leem Lubany
- Alexei Bondar
- Angel Bonanni
- Isidora Goreshter
Writers
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.
- David Rayfiel
- Jason Smilovic
- Todd Katzberg
Executive Producers
- Dana Goldberg
- Jason Smilovic
- David Ellison
- Marcy Ross
- Shane Elrod
Condor - FAQs
Is Condor based on a true story or book?
Condor is not based on a true story, but it is inspired by James Grady's 1974 novel Six Days of the Condor and Sydney Pollack's acclaimed 1975 film adaptation Three Days of the Condor. The series updates the Cold War-era espionage premise for a modern context involving digital surveillance and government overreach.
Where can you stream Condor online?
Condor is available to stream on MGM+, fuboTV, and Philo, all offering it as part of their flat-rate subscription plans. It is also accessible via the MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Spectrum On Demand subscribers can stream it as well. Check JustWatch for current regional availability.
Why was Condor cancelled after two seasons?
Condor was cancelled in 2021 after two seasons, primarily due to the discontinuation of the Audience Network by AT&T, which had been the show's original home. The series moved to Epix for its second season but was not renewed beyond that, ending its run without a formal series finale announcement.
Who are the main actors in Condor?
Condor stars Max Irons as CIA analyst Joe Turner, alongside William Hurt, Bob Balaban, Constance Zimmer, Kristen Hager, Sam McCarthy, Leem Lubany, Alexei Bondar, Angel Bonanni, and Isidora Goreshter. Season 2 expanded the cast with Mira Sorvino, Eric Johnson, and Toby Leonard Moore.
What is the Condor TV series about?
Condor follows Joe Turner, a young CIA analyst who discovers that an algorithm he created is being secretly used to surveil American citizens. When this revelation leads him to a massive terrorist plot threatening millions of lives, Turner becomes a fugitive caught between powerful forces inside and outside the agency.
How many seasons and episodes does Condor have?
Condor ran for two seasons with a total of 20 episodes. Season 1 consisted of 10 episodes and premiered on June 6, 2018, on the Audience Network. Season 2 also comprised 10 episodes and aired on Epix. The series was cancelled in 2021 with no further seasons produced.
What is the content rating for Condor?
Condor is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only and may be unsuitable for viewers under 17. The rating reflects the series' intense political violence, adult themes surrounding government surveillance and terrorism, and morally complex storylines typical of the espionage thriller genre.
How was Condor received by critics and audiences?
Condor received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its taut pacing, Max Irons' lead performance, and its timely themes around government surveillance and civil liberties. Reviewers noted it as a worthy modern update of the classic Condor story, though some felt it occasionally struggled to sustain tension across its full run.
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