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Ultimate Force

2002 – 2008Show4 seasons21 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

This covert combat series focuses on the Red Troop, an elite group of soldiers from the British military's Special Air Service group.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Ultimate Force episodes

4 seasons · 21 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Killing House, 7.9
  2. S1 E2 Just a Target, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Natural Selection, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Breakout, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Something to Do with Justice, 7.1
  1. S2 E1 Communication, 7.9
  2. S2 E2 Mad Dogs, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 Wannabes, 7.2
  4. S2 E4 The List, 7.7
  5. S2 E5 What in the Name of God, 7.7
  6. S2 E6 Dead Is Forever, 7.3
  1. S3 E1 Deadlier Than the Male, 7.4
  2. S3 E2 Never Go Back, 6.9
  3. S3 E3 Class of 1980, 6.6
  4. S3 E4 Weapon of Choice, 6.6
  1. S4 E1 The Changing of the Guard, 7.3
  2. S4 E2 Charlie Bravo, 6.9
  3. S4 E3 The Dividing Line, 7.3
  4. S4 E4 Violent Solutions, 7.2
  5. S4 E5 Slow Bomb, 7.5

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Clegg, Tim Leandro, Richard Holthouse

Everyone

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

Facts

September 16, 2002 · June 1, 2008 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 2002
Last aired
June 1, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 21 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Cold-Blooded Torture, Black Comedy, Missing Backblast +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ultimate Force?"

Questions about Ultimate Force

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ultimate Force worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5).

Which season of Ultimate Force is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is The Killing House (season 1, episode 1) at 7.9, and the lowest is Class of 1980 (season 3, episode 3) at 6.6.

How long does it take to watch Ultimate Force?

25 h

About 25 hours: 21 episodes in 4 seasons of about 70 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2008.

Can I half-watch Ultimate Force?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Ultimate Force use?

Cold-Blooded TortureBlack ComedyMissing BackblastTeeth-Clenched TeamworkModel PlanningRecruiting the CriminalJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueDropped a Bridge on HimWham EpisodeHypocriteFingoreCrazy-Preparedand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Cold-Blooded Torture, Black Comedy, and Missing Backblast.