The Pretender (1996)
The Pretender is a 1996 drama series created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell. It stars Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker and Patrick Bauchau.
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.
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What is The Pretender about?
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.
When was The Pretender released?
The Pretender was released on 19 September 1996.
How many episodes does The Pretender have?
The Pretender has 86 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made The Pretender?
The Pretender was created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell.
Where can I watch The Pretender?
The Pretender is available on Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch The Pretender
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
Cast
- Michael T. Weiss as Jarod
- Andrea Parker as Miss Parker
- Patrick Bauchau as Sydney
- Jon Gries as Broots
- Richard Marcus as Mr. Raines
- James Denton as Mr. Lyle
- Sam Ayers as Sam the Sweeper
- Paul Dillon as Angelo
- Ryan Merriman as Young Jarod
- Alex Wexo as Young Sydney
- Pamela Gidley as Brigitte
- Ashley Peldon as Young Miss Parker