TV series
The Pretender
1996–2000, English, on NBC. Created by Craig W. Van Sickle & Steven Long Mitchell.
Hero of a thousand faces. Man of a thousand lives.
Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to be. When he realizes as an adult that he's actually a prisoner and his captors are not as benevolent as he's been told, he breaks out. While trying to find his real identity, Jarod helps those he encounters and tries to avoid the woman sent to retrieve him.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 86
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 227 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
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Latest episode
S4 E20: The Inner Sense (2)
Aired 13 May 2000
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Craig W. Van SickleCreator
- Steven Long MitchellCreator
- Michael T. WeissJarod · 86 ep
- Andrea ParkerMiss Parker/Catherine Parker · 86 ep
- Patrick BauchauSydney/Jacob · 86 ep
- Jon GriesBroots · 86 ep
- Richard MarcusMr. Raines · 44 ep
- James DentonMr. Lyle · 36 ep
- Sam AyersSam the Sweeper · 32 ep
- Paul DillonAngelo · 23 ep
- Ryan MerrimanYoung Jarod · 20 ep
- Alex WexoYoung Sydney · 19 ep
- Pamela GidleyBrigitte · 17 ep
- Ashley PeldonYoung Miss Parker · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 September 1996
- Last aired
- 13 May 2000
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Pretender: quick answers
Is The Pretender worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 227 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Pretender are there?
The Pretender has 4 seasons and 86 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is The Pretender finished?
Yes. The Pretender ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Pretender suitable for kids?
The Pretender is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Pretender?
If you liked The Pretender, try Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Nancy Drew, John Doe.
Who created The Pretender?
The Pretender was created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell and stars Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau.