Quantico (2015 TV Series)

About Quantico

Quantico is a thrilling drama television series released in 2015. The plot centers around a group of FBI recruits who battle their way through training at the Quantico base in Virginia, with flashbacks intercut into the present day where one of the trainees is suspected of executing a terrorist attack. The show skillfully combines elements of mystery, drama, and action, resulting in a suspense-filled narrative that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

Making / Production

The series was produced by ABC Studios and created by Joshua Safran. Safran's goal was to create a diverse fighter ensemble that was inclusive of varying genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. Shooting locations for "Quantico" included both the United States and Canada.

Actors

• Priyanka Chopra as Alex Parrish, an FBI recruit who is suspected of committing a terrorist attack. Brilliantly portraying the unwavering spirit of her character, Chopra leads the show with her powerful performance.
• Jake McLaughlin as Ryan Booth, who is both a love interest for Alex Parrish and an undercover FBI agent.. McLaughlin skillfully portrays the complexities of his character.
• Yasmine Al Massri as Nimah and Raina Amin, twin sisters who took part in the training program. Al Massri played dual roles with impressively distinct characteristics.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This show marked the first time that Priyanka Chopra starred in a television series.
• The series portrays a fictitious representation of FBI training as the actual training methods of the FBI are classified.
• Despite the series being set in Virginia and New York, a lot of it was shot in Montreal and Sherbrooke, Canada.

Awards

The television series "Quantico" and its lead actress, Priyanka Chopra, were both well-recognized during its run-time. Chopra won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series in 2016, which marks a significant milestone in her career.

Quotes

• "It's not about what you know. It's about what they don’t know."
• "At Quantico, they say it's not the crime that gets you, but the cover-up."

Music, Soundtrack

• Composer Joel J. Richard contributed an intense and suspenseful original score that helps drive the series' intense narrative.
• Besides the original score, the show also utilized contemporary pop music in various scenes, contributing to its modern and dynamic tone.