Strike Back: Origins: Season 1

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Sky One | Cinemax | SKY1 | Season Premiere Date: August 12, 2011

Starring: Richard Armitage, Colin Salmon, Andrew Lincoln

Summary: The adaptation of Chris Ryan's novel Strike Back introduces John Porter (Richard Armitage) who is recruited into Section 20, a branch of MI6, by fellow soldier Hugh Collinson (Andrew Lincoln), seven years after he was dishonorably discharged from the British Special Forces unit.

[Aired 5 May 2010 - 19 May 2010 on Sky One as Chris Ryan'sThe adaptation of Chris Ryan's novel Strike Back introduces John Porter (Richard Armitage) who is recruited into Section 20, a branch of MI6, by fellow soldier Hugh Collinson (Andrew Lincoln), seven years after he was dishonorably discharged from the British Special Forces unit.

[Aired 5 May 2010 - 19 May 2010 on Sky One as Chris Ryan's Strike Back]… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Afghanistan - Part Two
Air Date: May 19, 2010
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S1:E6. Afghanistan - Part Two
Air Date: May 19, 2010
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S1:E5. Afghanistan - Part One
Air Date: May 19, 2010

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Alan Sepinwall

Oct 25, 2013

Origins is the more psychologically complex show, and feels slightly more realistic, even though Porter escapes certain death on numerous occasions. Read full review

David Hinckley

Oct 24, 2013

While it still oozes testosterone, it has a sharper focus and a sharper message [than the current Strike Back series]. Read full review

Mike Hale

Oct 24, 2013

Origins is no worse than average among the class of shows--“24,” “The Unit,” “MI5”--that mix high-tech intelligence gathering with bloody commando action. Read full review

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Nov 16, 2013

This is a very good series with an excellent performance from Richard Armitage (The Hobbit) and with great support from Andrew Lincoln (Walking Dead) and just about every other actor in this show. It's not the same as the Cinemax series but it's definitely its own man and, IMO, better.This is a very good series with an excellent performance from Richard Armitage (The Hobbit) and with great support from Andrew Lincoln (Walking Dead) and just about every other actor in this show. It's not the same as the Cinemax series but it's definitely its own man and, IMO, better. Thoughtful, intelligent and gripping more like an exciting drama than a mindless shoot 'em up.… Expand

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PauloRodriguesn

Aug 24, 2013

I have seen the first two seasons, and this one is very good.

Richard Armitage does a very good job as the main character, the acting is convincing, there are some great actions scenes, the plot is ok and it is not excessively long.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 12, 2011
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  S1:E6. Afghanistan - Part Two
  Air Date: May 19, 2010
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  S1:E6. Afghanistan - Part Two
  Air Date: May 19, 2010
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  S1:E5. Afghanistan - Part One
  Air Date: May 19, 2010
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  S1:E5. Afghanistan - Part One
  Air Date: May 19, 2010
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  S1:E4. Zimbabwe - Part Two
  Air Date: May 12, 2010
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  S1:E4. Zimbabwe - Part Two
  Air Date: May 12, 2010
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  S1:E3. Zimbabwe - Part One
  Air Date: May 12, 2010
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  S1:E3. Zimbabwe - Part One
  Air Date: May 12, 2010
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  S1:E2. Iraq - Part Two
  Air Date: May 5, 2010
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  S1:E2. Iraq - Part Two
  Air Date: May 5, 2010
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  S1:E1. Iraq - Part One
  Air Date: May 5, 2010
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  S1:E1. Iraq - Part One
  Air Date: May 5, 2010