CI5: The New Professionals
CI5: The New Professionals

CI5: The New Professionals

1999TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

In this 1998 re-imagining of the original The Professionals TV show, CI5 now has an international remit, being jointly funded by the governments of the UK, U.S.A., Japan, Germany and France, and called upon to deal with terrorism and espionage on an international scale. An all-new cast features the original dynamic of two gung ho field agents (these a former U.S. Navy Seal and a British secret service man) and a cantankerous boss, but adds the dynamic of a female agent, a computer and martial arts expert who came to CI5 by way of the Canadian Secret Service. Expectations were high, but the new show failed to capture the imagination of viewers and only one season was made.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: VariousGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

CI5: The New Professionals is a British action-adventure television series that rebooted the classic 'The Professionals' franchise. The show follows the exploits of a new generation of elite agents working for CI5, a secret government agency tasked with combating domestic and international threats. These agents, chosen for their specialized skills and often unconventional methods, undertake dangerous missions that test their physical and mental limits.

Critical Reception

The series received a mixed to negative reception, struggling to recapture the magic of its predecessor. While some praised its attempt at a modern update with high-octane action, many critics found it to be derivative and lacking the charm and strong character development of the original. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many long-time fans disappointed by the changes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Attempts a modern action-thriller feel but lacks originality.
  • Fails to live up to the legacy of the original 'The Professionals'.
  • Performances and storylines were generally considered underwhelming.

Google audience: Audience reviews for the show were scarce and generally unfavorably, with many viewers expressing disappointment that the reboot did not capture the spirit or quality of the 1970s series. Some found the action sequences to be adequate but noted that the plots were often convoluted and the characters lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The reboot series was filmed in a variety of locations, including London, Morocco, and Spain, to give it an international scope.

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