The Action Thriller Series Based On A Hit Liam Neeson Movie Franchise Is Streaming For Free
Liam Neeson's very particular set of skills were enough to inspire a prequel based on his hit movie series, and both seasons are now free to stream.
In 2008, Liam Neeson, then 55 years old, became an action hero with the release of Taken, an action thriller that grossed $226.8 million on a $25 million budget. This success led to sequels and a television adaptation, which is now streaming for free on The Roku Channel and The CW. NBC's Taken, a modern-day prequel to the movie franchise, debuted in 2017 and followed a younger version of Bryan Mills, a CIA operative played by Clive Standen.
Standen, initially hesitant about the role, later appreciated how the series grounded the character in reality, avoiding invincible superhero tropes. Bryan Mills was depicted as a bit of a nerd, a stark contrast to James Bond's suave persona. The series, however, failed to impress critics and audiences, leading to NBC canceling it after two seasons due to poor ratings. Fans can now binge-watch both seasons of Taken on The Roku Channel and The CW TV.
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