Strike Back 2010
What is Strike Back?
Strike Back is a British military-action drama television series that originally aired in the United Kingdom in May 2010. The program follows the actions of Section 20, which is a secretive unit of British military intelligence.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 76
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- May 5, 2010
- Last aired
- Apr 17, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Sky One, Cinemax
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Strike Back is a British military-action drama television series that originally aired in the United Kingdom in May 2010. The program follows the actions of Section 20, which is a secretive unit of British military intelligence. The narrative centers on John Porter, a former British Special Forces soldier who is drafted back into service by this fictional branch of the Secret Intelligence Service. The series depicts a team of special operations personnel as they conduct several high-risk missions across the globe. The first season of the show is also known as Strike Back: Origins in the United States and is based on the work of Chris Ryan. The plot begins with John Porter resigning from the United Kingdom Special Air Service following the aftermath of a rescue mission that went poorly. Throughout the series, the unit operates as a clandestine branch tasked with handling sensitive operations. The program spans from 2010 to 2020 and features cast members including Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, Michelle Lukes, and Daniel MacPherson.
Should you watch it?
“A former British Special Forces soldier returns to duty for a secret intelligence branch.”
- high-stakes missions
- military expertise
- intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy military-themed espionage thrillers.
The series contains intense action sequences and military themes.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc May 5, 2010
- E2 Episode 2 Core May 5, 2010
- E3 Episode 3 Core May 12, 2010
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 12, 2010
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc May 19, 2010
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc May 19, 2010
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 12, 2011
- E2 Episode 2 Core Aug 19, 2011
- E3 Episode 3 Core Aug 26, 2011
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 9, 2011
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 16, 2011
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Sep 23, 2011
- E7 Episode 7 Core Sep 30, 2011
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 7, 2011
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Oct 14, 2011
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Oct 21, 2011
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 17, 2012
- E2 Episode 2 Core Aug 17, 2012
- E3 Episode 3 Core Aug 24, 2012
- E4 Episode 4 Core Aug 31, 2012
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 7, 2012
- E6 Episode 6 Core Sep 14, 2012
- E7 Episode 7 Core Sep 21, 2012
- E8 Episode 8 Core Sep 28, 2012
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Oct 5, 2012
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Oct 12, 2012
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 9, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Core Aug 16, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Core Aug 23, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 6, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 13, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Core Sep 20, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Core Sep 27, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 4, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Oct 11, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Oct 18, 2013
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jun 3, 2015
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jun 10, 2015
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jun 17, 2015
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jun 24, 2015
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jul 1, 2015
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jul 8, 2015
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jul 15, 2015
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jul 22, 2015
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Jul 29, 2015
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Jul 29, 2015
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows John Porter, a former British Special Forces soldier, who is drafted back into service.
Who does the protagonist work for?
He is drafted into Section 20, a fictional branch of the Secret Intelligence Service.
What is the protagonist's background?
He is a former British Special Forces soldier.
Is Section 20 a real organization?
No, it is a fictional branch of the Secret Intelligence Service.
What is the genre of the show?
The series is an espionage and military-themed drama.