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★ 7.2/10 · 729 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureWar & PoliticsDrama 3 seasons · 31 eps Canceled
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What is Shooter?

Shooter is a television series that follows the journey of Bob Lee Swagger, a highly decorated former Marine sniper. The narrative centers on Swagger as he is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Canceled
Episodes
31
First aired
Nov 15, 2016
Last aired
Sep 13, 2018
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
USA Network
Genres
Action & Adventure, War & Politics, Drama
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Action & Adventure #War & Politics #Drama
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Shooter is a television series that follows the journey of Bob Lee Swagger, a highly decorated former Marine sniper. The narrative centers on Swagger as he is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president. Once he returns to service, he finds himself framed for murder. The program aired on the USA Network on Thursdays at 10:00 pm. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 43 minutes and is broadcast in both high-definition and standard-definition formats. In addition to its original network run, the streaming service Netflix began broadcasting the series in certain regions worldwide. The first season was made available on a weekly basis starting November 15, 2016. The show is based on the premise of an expert marksman who must navigate a dangerous conspiracy involving the assassination of the United States President.

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“A retired expert marksman is pulled from exile to thwart a plot against the president.”

Reasons to watch
  • intense action sequences
  • high-stakes political plot
Keep in mind
  • complex narrative threads

Watch it if you enjoy military-themed thrillers involving government conspiracies.

The series contains sequences of intense violence and firearms-related action.

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Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows a marksman who returns to action to prevent an assassination attempt on the president.

Who is the protagonist?

The main character is Bob Lee Swagger.

What is the character's background?

He is an expert marksman who was living in exile.

Why does the protagonist return?

He is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president.

Is the series a thriller?

Yes, the plot focuses on a high-stakes conspiracy involving an assassination attempt.

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