The Cape
“Suit up. Fight back.”
Series Overview
"The Cape" is a drama series following Vince Faraday, an honest cop on a corrupt police force, who finds himself framed for a series of murders and presumed dead. He is forced into hiding, leaving behind his wife Dana and son, Trip. Fueled by a desire to reunite with his family and to battle the criminal forces that have overtaken Palm City, Vince Faraday becomes "The Cape" - his son's favorite comic book superhero - and takes the law into his own hands.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 10 Episodes
43 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Jan 9, 2011
Tom WheelerLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Endgame”
The Cape's worlds collide as Dana defends Marty after Fleming sets him up to the take the fall for corruption in Palm City.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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'The Cape' Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-16
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Wheeler
Bear McCreary
Christine Roum, Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun
Department Leadership Roster
Bear McCreary
Original Music Composer
Cece Destefano
Production Design
Christine Roum
Producer
Gail Berman
Producer
Lloyd Braun
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cape
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What is The Cape about?
"The Cape" is a drama series following Vince Faraday, an honest cop on a corrupt police force, who finds himself framed for a series of murders and presumed dead. He is forced into hiding, leaving behind his wife Dana and son, Trip. Fueled by a desire to reunite with his family and to battle the criminal forces that have overtaken Palm City, Vince Faraday becomes "The Cape" - his son's favorite comic book superhero - and takes the law into his own hands.
How many seasons does The Cape have?
The Cape comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Cape?
Key cast members in The Cape include David Lyons, Keith David, Summer Glau, James Frain, Jennifer Ferrin.
Who created or directed The Cape?
The Cape was developed and directed by Tom Wheeler.