Taken (2017)

NBC’s Taken attempted a difficult feat: translating the high-stakes intensity of a blockbuster film franchise into a weekly procedural. Serving as a prequel to the cinematic trilogy, the series followed a younger Bryan Mills as he developed his legendary set of skills. While the show struggled with creative shifts between its seasons, it remains a significant example of the cinematic expansion trend that defined mid-2010s network television. By humanizing a character previously defined by stoic lethalness, the series explored the emotional toll of covert operations. Its legacy lies in its ambitious attempt to blend serialized growth with episodic action. As the industry continues to mine established property for new content, fans should set a reminder for any future announcements regarding this enduring franchise.