Season 1 • Episode 2
LatestAs Bourne searches for his true identity, events turn even more dangerous with attempts to kill him. Worst of all, there are strange similarities between his memories and the reported actions of a world-class terrorist named Carlos.
Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. However, Bourne realizes that he has the combat and mental skills of a world-class spy—but who does he work for?
Acting
Chamberlain's tortured charisma carries every scene.
Production
Lavish European locations scream 80s miniseries budget.
Writing
Ludlum's dense plotting, slightly compressed but still twisty.
Creator
Robert Ludlum
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Richard Chamberlain was dubbed the 'King of Miniseries' after this and Shogun, essentially inventing prestige TV stardom.
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