TNT’s miniseries “High Value Target” tells a dramatized account of the CIA officer who interrogates Saddam Hussein after his capture. Starring Joel Kinnaman as John Nixon, the show follows Nixon’s role in interviewing the former Iraqi president.
Both outlets describe the series as an eight-part story centered on Nixon, who the New York Times identifies as the first CIA officer to interrogate Saddam following his capture. The Hollywood Reporter frames the production as a review of the show’s execution, describing director Leslie Greif as steering the project. While both sources focus on the same core premise and key character, their emphasis differs: the New York Times highlights the series’ approach to “hunting” for truth, while the Hollywood Reporter focuses more on the drama’s overall handling and performance.
Across the reporting, the central context remains consistent: the series portrays a real CIA interrogation period involving Saddam Hussein, using a narrative built around Nixon’s perspective and work during that process.
