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Human Target

2010 – 2011Show2 seasons25 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic708.0Rotten Tomatoes75%90%

A thrilling, fast-paced drama series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas, scares or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 25 episodes · best: S2E13 "Marshall Pucci" 8.4

Episodes

7.8
8.1

Story

He's a guardian. Not an angel

It takes a brave, selfless man to make himself a "human target" in order to save the lives of those in danger. Based on the popular DC Comics comic book and graphic novel, Human Target is a full-throttle action drama centered on Christopher Chance, a unique private contractor/security expert/bodyguard hired to protect.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Bodyguard Thriller
  • Episodic Crime Procedural
  • Visually Polished Action
  • Charismatic Lead Performance
  • Fast-Paced Narrative
  • Modern Espionage Vibes
  • Light Character Drama
  • Formulaic but Engaging
  • Stunt-Heavy Sequences

Cast

24 of 227 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Boyum, Kevin Hooks, Bryan Spicer
Written by
Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine, Andrea Newman
Produced by
Grace Gilroy
Music by
Tim Jones, Bear McCreary

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 15, 2010 · February 9, 2011 · Ended

First aired
January 15, 2010
Last aired
February 9, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 25 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
17 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Working with the Ex, Please Put Some Clothes On, Disturbed Doves +9

  • Working with the Ex
  • Please Put Some Clothes On
  • Disturbed Doves
  • Hidden Depths
  • Indy Ploy
  • Make It Look Like an Accident
  • Remember the New Guy?
  • Everyone Knows Morse
  • Legacy Character
  • Bulletproof Vest
  • Genre Throwback
  • The Atoner

12 of 120 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Human Target?"

Questions about Human Target

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Human Target?

PlexHowdy

In the United States, Human Target streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Human Target worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Human Target okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Human Target?

25 h

About 25 hours: 25 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2011.

Can I half-watch Human Target?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Human Target plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Human Target use?

Working with the ExPlease Put Some Clothes OnDisturbed DovesHidden DepthsIndy PloyMake It Look Like an AccidentRemember the New Guy?Everyone Knows MorseLegacy CharacterBulletproof VestGenre ThrowbackThe Atonerand 108 more

TV Tropes lists 120 tropes for it, including Working with the Ex, Please Put Some Clothes On, and Disturbed Doves.