Informer Season 1 Episode 1
Informer
Season 1

Ep 1. No Sleep Till Brooklyn

  • TV-MA
  • October 16, 2018
  • 57 min
  • 7.4  (294)

Informer is a compelling British crime thriller that follows Raza Shar, a young Londoner of Asian descent, who is coerced into becoming an informant in a counterterrorism operation. The storyline throws light on the challenges and complexities of being a young Muslim in contemporary Britain, and the tumultuous relationship between the police and the communities they serve.

Season one episode one, "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," opens with Raza drifting through a nightclub with his friends, enjoying the sights and sounds of the vibrant London nightlife. Raza is a working-class lad from East London who tries to make ends meet by working nights at a truck stop. He is ecstatic when he gets a coveted invite to a prominent British hip hop artist's concert, Nasir Khan. Raza and his friends dance the night away, and Raza unwittingly crosses paths with a notorious MI-5 agent, Gabe Waters.

The next morning, Raza wakes up on a park bench, hungover and disoriented. Things take a dark turn when Gabe Waters appears in front of him and starts interrogating him about his whereabouts the previous night. Gabe acquires Raza's phone and takes him to a seedy basement where he threatens to expose him to the authorities unless Raza helps him bring down a prominent terrorist cell.

Raza is stunned and frightened as he realizes there is no way out of the situation. His family and friends will be in danger if he refuses to cooperate, and he is given no choice but to make the high stakes decision to become an informant. Gabe introduces him to his team and lays out the plan, providing him with the necessary training and equipment to execute the mission.

Raza finds himself in a dangerous and unfamiliar territory, constantly struggling to keep his cover and gaining the trust of the members of the terrorist cell. His knowledge of the city and his ability to blend in with the community makes him a valuable asset for the MI-5 operation. However, his cooperation comes at a high personal cost, as he is forced to betray the trust of his friends and navigate the consequences of his secret double life. Will he be able to walk the tight rope and make it out alive?

"No Sleep Till Brooklyn" sets the tone for the rest of the season, and the show delivers a gripping, suspenseful, and character-driven plot that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode does an excellent job of introducing the main characters, establishing the stakes, and laying out the groundwork for the overarching narrative. It also does justice in portraying the complexities of modern-day policing and the systems that are set up to keep communities safe.

Overall, Informer offers an intelligent and nuanced take on the crime thriller genre. The show explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the battle between law enforcement and civil liberties without being too preachy or heavy-handed. With brilliant performances from its all-star cast and first-rate writing, this is a show that promises to keep you hooked until the end.

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  • First Aired
    October 16, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    57 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (294)