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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 May 5, 2010
- E2 Episode 2 May 5, 2010
- E3 Episode 3 May 12, 2010
- E4 Episode 4 May 12, 2010
- E5 Episode 5 May 19, 2010
- E6 Episode 6 May 19, 2010
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Aug 12, 2011
- E2 Episode 2 Aug 19, 2011
- E3 Episode 3 Aug 26, 2011
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 9, 2011
- E5 Episode 5 Sep 16, 2011
- E6 Episode 6 Sep 23, 2011
- E7 Episode 7 Sep 30, 2011
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 7, 2011
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 14, 2011
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 21, 2011
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Aug 17, 2012
- E2 Episode 2 Aug 17, 2012
- E3 Episode 3 Aug 24, 2012
- E4 Episode 4 Aug 31, 2012
- E5 Episode 5 Sep 7, 2012
- E6 Episode 6 Sep 14, 2012
- E7 Episode 7 Sep 21, 2012
- E8 Episode 8 Sep 28, 2012
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 5, 2012
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 12, 2012
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Aug 9, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Aug 16, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Aug 23, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 6, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Sep 13, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Sep 20, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Sep 27, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 4, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 11, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 18, 2013
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jun 3, 2015
- E2 Episode 2 Jun 10, 2015
- E3 Episode 3 Jun 17, 2015
- E4 Episode 4 Jun 24, 2015
- E5 Episode 5 Jul 1, 2015
- E6 Episode 6 Jul 8, 2015
- E7 Episode 7 Jul 15, 2015
- E8 Episode 8 Jul 22, 2015
- E9 Episode 9 Jul 29, 2015
- E10 Episode 10 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.