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The Pretender (1996)

TV Series ★ 7.4 43 min

Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Craig W. Van Sickle Creator Steven Long Mitchell Creator

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Quick facts

Released
September 19, 1996
Runtime
43 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt0115320
Language
English
Studio
20th Century Fox Television, NBC Studios, MTM Enterprises

Themes

Cast

Michael T. Weiss Michael T. Weiss Jarod Andrea Parker Andrea Parker Miss Parker Patrick Bauchau Patrick Bauchau Sydney Jon Gries Jon Gries Broots

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who created The Pretender?
The Pretender was created by Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long Mitchell.
Who stars in The Pretender?
The Pretender stars Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, Jon Gries.
When was The Pretender released?
The Pretender is a 1996 drama, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series.
Where can I watch The Pretender?
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