ALEX RIDER
US/UK Amazon Prime, streaming now
Showrunner Guy Burt
Cast Otto Farrant, Vicky McClure, Ronke Adekoluejo, Brenock O’Connor
isn’t the first screen adaptation of? Thought not – this new series is self-assured enough to remain in the brain for longer than the last attempt. At time of writing Amazon had only released the first four episodes of the eight for review, but they’re solid enough for us to determine that while this show might not be breaking new ground, it’s certainly not afraid to dig up a few clods of earth and toss ’em about a bit.
