Transporter: The Series
Transporter: The Series

Transporter: The Series

2014TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

The adventures of professional transporter Frank Martin, who can always be counted on to get the job done—discreetly. Operating in a seedy underworld of dangerous criminals and desperate players, his three rules are: Never change the deal, no names, and never open the package. Occasionally, complications arise and rules get broken.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Google Users70%
Director: Shawn Ryan and Robert Ormond (Creators)Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Frank Martin is a skilled professional driver who transports packages and passengers across the French Riviera without questions. Operating under a strict set of rules, he finds himself entangled in dangerous situations when his clients' demands inevitably lead to trouble. He must use his combat skills and cunning to survive betrayals and perilous assignments.

Critical Reception

Transporter: The Series received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some acknowledged its action-packed premise and Chris Vance's portrayal of Frank Martin, many found the storylines predictable and the writing lacking depth compared to the film franchise. The show struggled to find a consistent audience and was often criticized for its derivative nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the charisma and excitement of the original films.
  • Predictable plots and uninspired dialogue weigh down the action sequences.
  • Chris Vance is a serviceable replacement for Jason Statham, but can't elevate the material.

Google audience: Google users generally found the show to be entertaining with good action sequences, appreciating Chris Vance's performance. However, many felt it was a forgettable iteration of the Transporter concept and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The series was originally developed for Cinemax in the United States and later aired on TNT, but it struggled to gain traction in the US market and was canceled after two seasons.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review