Taken
The origin story of younger, hungrier, former Green Beret Bryan Mills as he deals with a personal tragedy that shakes his world. As he fights to overcome the incident and exact revenge, Mills is pulled into a career as a deadly CIA operative, a job that awakens his very particular, and very dangerous, set of skills.
First Air Year
2017
Seasons
2
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Comedy
Series Snapshot
The origin story of younger, hungrier, former Green Beret Bryan Mills as he deals with a personal tragedy that shakes his world. As he fights to overcome the incident and exact revenge, Mills is pulled into a career as a deadly CIA operative, a job that awakens his very particular, and very dangerous, set of skills.
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Taken is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Taken is best for viewers who want action & adventure, crime, drama, comedy with clearer next-step recommendations.
What tone does Taken have?
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