The Pretender
“Hero of a thousand faces. Man of a thousand lives.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
4 Seasons • 86 Episodes
43 min per episode
1996 – 2000
Premiered: Thu, Sep 19, 1996
Craig W. Van SickleLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 20: “The Inner Sense (2)”
Jarod finally locates his sister Emily, just in time to see her nearly assassinated by The Centre. Meanwhile, Miss Parker's search of the secrets behind her mother's death lead her and Jarod to the same place -- and a mysterious young man named Ethan.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Pretender Season 1
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-08
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long Mitchell
Steven Long Mitchell, Craig W. Van Sickle, Juan Carlos Coto
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Long Mitchell
Producer
Craig W. Van Sickle
Producer
Juan Carlos Coto
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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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.
How many seasons does The Pretender have?
The Pretender comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Pretender?
Key cast members in The Pretender include Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, Jon Gries.
Who created or directed The Pretender?
The Pretender was developed and directed by Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long Mitchell.