The Pretender(1996)
Hero of a thousand faces. Man of a thousand lives.
The Pretender 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.
The Pretender (1996) is a drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series that premiered on September 19, 1996, spanning 4 seasons and 86 episodes. It stars Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau and Jon Gries. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 222 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1996-09-19
- Last aired:
- 2000-05-13
The Pretender (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Pretender before you start streaming.
The Pretender Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael T. Weiss
as Jarod
Andrea Parker
as Miss Parker/Catherine Parker
Patrick Bauchau
as Sydney/Jacob
Jon Gries
as Broots
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The Pretender Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 222 ratings.
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The Pretender – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Pretender?
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Episodes of The Pretender (1996) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of The Pretender are there?
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The Pretender has 4 seasons and 86 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 19, 1996.
Is The Pretender still running?
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No. The Pretender is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 13, 2000.
Who is in the cast of The Pretender?
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The Pretender (1996) stars Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau and Jon Gries. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Pretender any good?
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The Pretender (1996) is rated 7.4 out of 10 from 222 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Pretender trailer?
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The official The Pretender trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.