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Strike Back

2010·Show
76Episodes in8Seasons·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama series: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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8.5
6.7
7.5
7.8

About

The series follows John Porter, a former British Special Forces soldier, who is drafted back into service by Section 20, a fictional branch of the Secret Intelligence Service.
Gritty Military EspionageTactical Action ThrillerComplex Moral AmbiguityHigh-Stakes Covert OperationsCharacter-Driven DramaRealistic Combat SequencesPolitical IntrigueIntense Psychological TensionBritish Spy FictionOperational Secrecy

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Strike Back

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Where can I stream Strike Back?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Strike Back from Fandango At Home. It streams in 26 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Strike Back worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 71). Season 6 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.7 against 8.6 for the best season.

Which season of Strike Back is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 6 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Shadow Warfare: Part 10 (season 4, episode 10) at 9.0, and the lowest is Retribution: Part 1 (season 6, episode 1) at 6.0.

How long does it take to watch Strike Back?

57 h

About 57 hours: 76 episodes in 8 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2020.

What tropes does Strike Back use?

Artistic License – GeographySadistic ChoiceBadass in DistressBadass in DistressLaser-Guided KarmaMultitasked ConversationCorrupt PoliticianFake RussianPuppet KingTime SkipTime SkipBig Badand 481 more

TV Tropes lists 493 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Geography, Sadistic Choice, and Badass in Distress.