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The Pretender

TV-141996–20004 seasonsCraig W. Van Sickle
IMDb 7.5

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"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.

DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
UndercoverAnti HeroInvestigationGeniusConspiracyEvil CorporationImpostorJusticeBoy GeniusManhunt

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What is The Pretender (1996) 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.

Who stars in The Pretender?

The Pretender stars Michael T. Weiss (Jarod), Andrea Parker (Miss Parker/Catherine Parker), Patrick Bauchau (Sydney/Jacob), Jon Gries (Broots). The series was created by Craig W. Van Sickle.

How many seasons does The Pretender have?

The Pretender has 4 seasons. There are 86 episodes in total.

Is The Pretender worth watching?

The Pretender holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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