Prime Target Episode 6 Ending Explained: Did Edward and Taylah’s Partnership Crumble for Good?

The latest episode of Prime Target is a heart-pounding thrill ride, packed with deception, high-stakes heists, and shifting alliances.

As Edward and Taylah race to Orleans to uncover the final piece of the prime numbers puzzle, unexpected betrayals and dangerous encounters leave them questioning everything. Will their mission succeed – or implode?

What Led Edward and Taylah to This Point?

From the deserts of Baghdad to the historical depths of the University of Orleans, Prime Target Episode 6 was a rollercoaster of deception, heists, and shifting alliances.

After Andrea refused to travel with them but pointed them toward the Mersenne Collection, Edward and Taylah embarked on a daring mission to retrieve a critical imprint related to prime numbers.

But with the NSA breathing down their necks and Bogdan already ahead of them, their journey was anything but smooth. The episode was packed with tension, action, and a deep dive into Taylah’s past, culminating in a heated fallout between our two protagonists.

How Did Edward and Taylah Pull Off the Heist?

Taylah, ever the strategist, led the charge by fooling the NSA operatives in Paris before heading to Orleans. At the university, she manipulated the flirtatious Simone to grant them access to the imprints.

But just as they were closing in on their prize, they discovered that Bogdan had already taken all 12 fragments and was heading to the UK via the Channel Tunnel. With time slipping away, Taylah orchestrated an elaborate scheme to halt the train, using a bomb scare to empty it of passengers.

While security forces evacuated the train, Edward and Taylah snuck into Bogdan’s van. But their plan quickly unraveled when they were caught mid-act.

Edward barely managed to grab the essential imprint and make a run for it, while Taylah pulled off a last-second maneuver to get Bogdan detained. However, instead of celebrating their success, their relationship imploded in the aftermath.

Why Did Edward and Taylah Fall Apart?

The tension that had been simmering between Edward and Taylah finally boiled over. Edward was furious about Taylah’s betrayal – her ongoing secrecy, her constant deceptions, and her deep ties to the NSA.

But Taylah, always a step ahead, was fuming for another reason: Edward’s recklessness. His inability to follow instructions, his blind trust in Adam, and his naivety nearly got them both killed.

But the final straw? Edward’s low blow – accusing Taylah of using the NSA to erase her past mistakes, including the tragic death of her friend.

That was a wound Taylah had never healed from, and Edward knew exactly where to strike. Instead of patching things up, the two parted ways, leaving their partnership in tatters.

What’s Next for Edward and Taylah?

Edward is now on his own, unaware that an NSA agent is silently trailing him, under Jane’s orders. Taylah, meanwhile, is confronted by another NSA operative, signaling that Jane wants a word with her – one that likely won’t end well.

With the duo split and their enemies closing in, the stakes have never been higher. Was this the end of their partnership, or will they reunite when the prime finder’s implications become too great to ignore?

One thing’s for sure – Prime Target just raised the stakes, and the next episode is bound to be explosive.

About Prime Target

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming spy thriller, Prime Target, produced by Ridley Scott and created by Steven Thompson (Sherlock, Doctor Who). The series follows Edward Brooks (Leo Woodall, The White Lotus Season 2), a brilliant mathematician on the cusp of a groundbreaking discovery involving a pattern in prime numbers. This discovery could unlock access to any computer system globally, but it also makes him a target for unseen enemies.

To protect himself and uncover the truth, Brooks teams up with NSA agent Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell, Black Adam). Together, they delve into a web of conspiracy, facing threats from powerful adversaries determined to destroy Brooks and his work.

The star-studded cast includes Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, and Fra Fee, delivering gripping performances that promise to elevate this high-stakes narrative.

Set against a backdrop of international intrigue, Prime Target combines suspense, intelligence, and drama, making it one of Apple TV+’s most anticipated releases of 2025.