The first in the ‘Has Fallen’ franchise – setting the precedent with big-budget films like Olympus Has Fallen (2013), London Has Fallen (2016) and Angel Has Fallen (2019) – Paris Has Fallen (2024) is now out. Has been. , The show stars Taufik Jallab, Ritu Arya and Sean Harris in lead roles. This is possibly the first in the Has Fallen series without Gerard Butler.

Set in Paris, the show centers around Vincent Taleb, played by Tevfik Jallab, a security officer assigned to protect the French Defense Minister as the city is seized by former defense officer Pierce (Sean Harris), who was tortured during his imprisonment. By Taliban – thanks to the same minister. Pearce teams up with an MI6 operative team led by Zara (Ritu Arya).

Created by Howard Overman, Paris Has Fallen promises a thrilling ride, powerful action, and some quirky moments. However, as a revenge thriller, the show is predictable to a fault. In one scene, when a gun is hidden in a book, you’re hardly surprised – you see it coming! Similarly, in a fight sequence, focusing on a heel during the encounter makes it clear that it will later be used as a weapon.

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While this predictability may make the show a little weak, the performances keep you engaged. Shawn Harris, in particular, presents an extreme gravitas that goes beyond the prosthetics of his scarred face. Tweefick Jalab as Vincent is both charming and disarming, making his character interesting. His activation with Zara played by Ritu Arya also adds to the interest. Ritu fits the role perfectly, and the performance overall compensates for the shortcomings of the narrative and plot.

The pace of the show is good, the background music (BGM) adds value to the overall viewing experience. Although the action sequences are stylish for television, they’re nothing you haven’t seen before.

Paris Has Fallen is available to stream on Lionsgate Play.