Series

The Pretender

“Hero of a thousand faces. Man of a thousand lives.”

★ 7.4(214)199643m4 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long Mitchell
Release date: 1996-09-19
Runtime: 43m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 86
Network: NBC
Status: Ended
Studio: 20th Century Fox Television

The Pretender — trailer

About The Pretender

The Pretender is a 1996 web series in the Drama, Mystery and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell, starring Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker and Patrick Bauchau. It spans 4 seasons and 86 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 214 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Pretender in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Season 122 eps · 1996

Season 222 eps · 1997

Season 322 eps · 1998

Season 420 eps · 1999

Cast

Michael T. Weiss

Jarod

Andrea Parker

Miss Parker

Patrick Bauchau

Sydney

Jon Gries

Broots

Themes & keywords

undercoveranti heroinvestigationgeniusconspiracyevil corporationimpostorjusticeboy geniusmanhuntprodigy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Pretender in Portugal?+

The Pretender is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Pretender on Netflix?+

The Pretender is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How many seasons of The Pretender are there?+

The Pretender has 4 seasons and 86 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Pretender?+

The Pretender stars Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau and Jon Gries.

When did The Pretender come out?+

The Pretender is a 1996 web series created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell.

What genre is The Pretender?+

The Pretender is Drama, Mystery and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Who created The Pretender?+

The Pretender was created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell.