Introduction

Treadstone is an American action drama television series, connected to and based on the Bourne film series.

A “special preview” of the pilot aired on USA Network on 24 September 2019, ahead of its 15 October 2019 premiere.

The series was created by Tim Kring, who is also the executive producer alongside Ramin Bahrani, Ben Smith, Jeffrey Weiner, Justin Levy, Bradley Thomas, and Dan Friedkin.

Outline

In 1973 East Berlin, captured CIA operative John Randolph Bentley escapes a Soviet behaviour modification programme named Cicada. In present day London, North Korean general Kwon tells Tara Coleman, a former journalist, that the “cicadas” are being activated – with these events being linked to the deactivated Treadstone programme, and a missing Cold War nuclear missile – but he is killed by Soyun Pak.

Treadstone Series

You can find a full index of Treadstone Series 01 here.

You can find a full index and overview of the Bourne Franchise here.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Ramin Bahrani.
• Writer(s): Tim Kring.
• Release Date: 24 September 2019 (special preview) and 15 October 2019 (premiere).
• Running Time: 45 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.