NBC unveils chilling first teaser for high-stakes drama ‘The Hunting Party’

hunt on, and it’s personal. NBC has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated crime procedural, Hunting Partyand it was nothing short of gripping. With the series set to premiere on February 3, 2025, the teaser offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of elite investigators chasing some of the world’s most dangerous fugitives, when an off-the-book maximum security prison sees a massive breach.

Set to a haunting rendition of Blondie’s “One Way or Another,” the teaser wastes no time in setting the tone for the high-concept drama. Viewers are introduced to “The Pit,” a hexagonal prison buried underground, designed to house the most violent and notorious criminals. But when an explosion rips apart the facility, releasing a torrent of inmates, the pressure on ex-FBI agent Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, played by manifestation alum Melissa Roxburgh, to lead the charge in arresting them and uncovering the mysterious origin of the explosion.

The teaser combines action-packed scenes with a sense of urgency. The explosion ripples through the shadowy corridors of the prison, the car chase takes place under the darkened sky, and fleeting moments hint at the grueling task of the team ahead. From the desperate fight to the ominous mystery surrounding the jailbreak, the 30-second clip promises a riveting cat-and-mouse chase.

With Roxburgh at the helm, the re-cast also features Patrick Sabongui (Homeland, The Flash) as Ryan Hassani, a determined CIA agent; Sara Garcia (Ride on, The Flash) as Army Intelligence officer Jennifer Morales; Josh McKenzie (Brea) as Shane Florence; and Nick Wechsler (Revenge, Chicago PD) as Oliver Odell, rounding out the elite investigative team. Together, they will delve into the secret behind the blast while navigating a treacherous web of danger and deceit.

Behind the scenes, creators JJ Bailey and Jake Coburn, known for their sharp storytelling, serve as writers, co-showrunners and executive producers for Hunting Party. Directed by Thor Freudenthal (Percy Jackson and the Olympians), the series is a collaboration between Universal Television and NBC, bringing together a dynamic creative team for this high-concept drama.

The teaser ends with a dire warning: the world’s most dangerous criminal is on the loose. As the haunting melody fades away, viewers are left with only one question — can this team catch them before it’s too late?

Mark your calendars for February 3, 2025, when Hunting Party premieres on NBC at 10/9c, following the return of The Voice new season The countdown has begun, and the chase promises nothing will be electrified.

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