Shooter (2016)
A gripping action-thriller following elite sniper Bob Lee Swagger, pulled from exile into a deadly presidential assassination conspiracy across three intense seasons.
Shooter - Series Information
- Original Title: Shooter
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: John Hlavin
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, War, Politics, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 31
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 15, 2016 (United States - TV-14), November 15, 2016 (Canada - 14+), November 15, 2016 (United Kingdom - 15), November 15, 2016 (Germany - 16), November 15, 2016 (France - 10), November 15, 2016 (India - U/A 16+), November 15, 2016 (New Zealand - 16), November 15, 2016 (Australia - MA15+), November 15, 2016 (Brazil - 16), November 15, 2016 (Mexico - D)
- Networks: USA Network
- Production Companies: Closest to the Hole Productions, Leverage Entertainment, UCP, Paramount Television Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Shooter, tireur d'élite (CA), Снайперист (BG), 슈터 (KR), Střelec (CZ), Xạ thủ (VN)
Shooter - Plot
Bob Lee Swagger is an expert marksman living in exile who is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president.
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Shooter - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- John Hlavin
Main Cast
- Ryan Phillippe
- Shantel VanSanten
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson
- Omar Epps
- Lexy Kolker
- Jesse Bradford
- Matt Shallenberger
- Delaina Mitchell
- Eddie McClintock
- Gerald McRaney
Writers
- Tim Talbott
- Will Staples
Executive Producers
- John Hlavin
- Stephen Levinson
- Mark Wahlberg
- Lorenzo di Bonaventura
- Antoine Fuqua
Shooter - FAQs
Where can you stream Shooter online?
Shooter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported streaming is available on Tubi TV.
Is Shooter based on a true story or book?
Shooter is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Stephen Hunter's 1993 novel Point of Impact, featuring the fictional sniper Bob Lee Swagger. The series also draws inspiration from the 2007 film Shooter starring Mark Wahlberg, who served as an executive producer on the TV adaptation.
Who are the main actors in Shooter?
Ryan Phillippe leads the cast as Bob Lee Swagger. He is joined by Shantel VanSanten as Julie Swagger, Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Nadine Memphis, Omar Epps as Isaac Johnson, Jesse Bradford as Harris Downey, Lexy Kolker as Mary Swagger, and Gerald McRaney as Red Bama Sr.
Why was Shooter cancelled after three seasons?
USA Network cancelled Shooter in 2018 after three seasons. The network did not publicly disclose specific reasons, but declining ratings over the course of the run are widely cited as the primary factor. The show concluded with 31 episodes across its three-season run without a formal series finale.
How many seasons and episodes does Shooter have?
Shooter ran for 3 seasons and 31 total episodes. Season 1 contained 10 episodes, Season 2 had 8 episodes, and Season 3 was the longest with 13 episodes. The series aired on USA Network from November 2016 until its cancellation in 2018.
What is Shooter about?
Shooter follows Bob Lee Swagger, a highly skilled former Marine sniper living off the grid, who is pulled back into the world of covert operations when he uncovers a conspiracy to assassinate the president. The series blends action, political intrigue, and personal stakes as Swagger fights to protect his family and expose the truth.
When did Shooter first air on USA Network?
Shooter premiered on November 15, 2016, on USA Network in the United States. The series was rated TV-14 and debuted simultaneously in several international markets including Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Brazil on the same date.
Who created and produced the Shooter TV series?
Shooter was created by John Hlavin and executive produced by Stephen Levinson, Mark Wahlberg, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and Antoine Fuqua. The series was produced by Closest to the Hole Productions, Leverage Entertainment, UCP, and Paramount Television Studios for USA Network.
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