The Pretender(1996)

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

7.4(226)43m4 seasonsSeptember 19, 1996Ended

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.

Created by Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long Mitchell

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Michael T. Weiss

Jarod

Andrea Parker

Miss Parker/Catherine Parker

Patrick Bauchau

Sydney/Jacob

Jon Gries

Broots

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Seasons

Season 1

22 episodes · 1996

Season 2

22 episodes · 1997

Season 3

22 episodes · 1998

Season 4

20 episodes · 1999

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Where can I watch The Pretender?+

The Pretender is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did The Pretender come out?+

The Pretender was first aired in 1996.

How many seasons of The Pretender are there?+

The Pretender has 4 seasons and 86 episodes in total.

Who created The Pretender?+

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

Who stars in The Pretender?+

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

Is The Pretender worth watching?+

The Pretender holds a 7.4/10 rating from 226 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy.

The Pretender(1996)

Synopsis

Where to watch The Pretender

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

The Pretender — frequently asked questions

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