Criminal series on Prime Video: Cast, plot, release date; all you need to know

The popular Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke will play the lead in the new Criminal series on Prime Video. Based on a well-known graphic novel, the series stars Clarke as the bold and skillful armed robber Mallory. As a member of Ricky Lawless's robbery team, Mallory has a deep and passionate relationship that is reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde, UPI News.

Character description and plot

Mallory is said to be quick-witted and skilled with both weapons and tactics. Living under the radar, she must continually navigate danger while harboring secrets that could endanger her group. The show aims to delve into the perilous realm of criminal activity using Mallory's persona and her exchanges with an eclectic group of co-stars.

Cast and production details

Criminal features an impressive ensemble cast that includes Charlie Hunnam, Richard Jenkins, John Hawkes, Adria Arjona, and others in addition to Emilia Clarke. Ricky Lawless, Mallory's love interest and accomplice in crime, is portrayed by Gus Halper. The first few episodes of the series will be helmed by Captain Marvel's Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, two directors well-known for their work on the film.

Adaptation from graphic novels

The show is an adaptation of the critically renowned graphic novel series by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, which is well-known for its grim, hard-boiled crime tales. The 2006-debuting source material, which ran into the 2010s, offers a solid basis for Prime Video's adaptation.

Criminal will offer an interconnected universe of crime stories, each of which will weave into the greater narrative fabric, much like graphic novels. The show offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional gangster and gumshoe stories while attempting to convey the spirit of Brubaker and Phillips' noir aesthetic.

Release and expectations

The release date has not yet been disclosed, but fans of Brubaker and Phillips' work are eagerly awaiting it. Their partnership has often produced tales that feel both classic and modern, offering a theatrical experience on a small screen.

FAQs:

Who stars in Prime Video's Criminal series?
Emilia Clarke leads the cast as Mallory, alongside Charlie Hunnam, Richard Jenkins, John Hawkes, Adria Arjona, and Gus Halper, among others.

What is the plot of Criminal?
Criminal follows Mallory, a skilled armed robber, as she navigates danger and secrets within a heist crew, living a life of crime and intense relationships.