Hanna (TV series)

Hanna is an American action drama streaming television series created by David Farr and based on his 2011 film of the same name. The series follows the journey of Hanna, a young woman raised in the wilderness, as she evades pursuit from a CIA operative and unravels the truth about her identity.

Overview:

The series centers on Hanna, a teenage girl with extraordinary combat skills and survival instincts, who lives with her father, Erik Heller, in a remote forest in Eastern Europe. Erik, a former CIA operative, trained Hanna from a young age to survive and protect herself from Utrax, a clandestine program he was once involved in. Marissa Wiegler, a CIA agent, is relentless in her pursuit of Hanna and Erik, driven by a complex history with the Utrax program and a personal vendetta. As Hanna ventures beyond the forest, she encounters new people, faces moral dilemmas, and begins to question her upbringing and Erik's motives. The series explores themes of identity, family, free will versus destiny, and the ethical implications of government programs.

Seasons:

• Season 1 (2019): Hanna's journey begins in the forest and leads her to the outside world, where she experiences normal teenage life while simultaneously evading Marissa and uncovering secrets about Utrax.
• Season 2 (2020): Hanna discovers that she is not alone and that other young women, also trained by Utrax, are living in a facility called The Meadows. She becomes entangled in their lives and must decide whether to trust them or remain loyal to her father's teachings.
• Season 3 (2021): Hanna and Marissa form an uneasy alliance to dismantle Utrax from within. They face new threats and confront the individuals responsible for creating the program, risking their lives to ensure that no other children suffer the same fate as Hanna.

Cast:

• Esmé Creed-Miles as Hanna Heller
• Mireille Enos as Marissa Wiegler
• Joel Kinnaman as Erik Heller (Seasons 1-2, Guest Season 3)
• Dermot Mulroney as John Carmichael (Seasons 2-3)
• Ray Liotta as Gordon Evans (Season 3)

Production:

The series was produced by NBCUniversal International Studios, Amazon Studios, and Tomorrow Studios. David Farr, who wrote the original film, served as the writer and executive producer of the series. The filming locations included various countries in Europe, contributing to the show's visual appeal and sense of realism.

Reception:

Hanna received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its action sequences, strong performances (particularly from Creed-Miles and Enos), and compelling storyline. The series was lauded for its exploration of complex themes and its ability to create a suspenseful and engaging narrative.

Availability:

Hanna is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.