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The Pretender (1996)
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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.
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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through revealRewards close attention
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
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Best suited for14
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Pretender is a 1996 TV series in the Drama / Mystery category from United States. Created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell. Starring Michael T. Weiss and Andrea Parker. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.4/10.
Genre: Drama / Mystery, Released in 1996, Original language: English, Production: United States, Starring Michael T. Weiss and Andrea Parker.
Episode runtime
43 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
TV Series
Seasons
4
Episodes
86
Status
Ended
First air year
1996
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Cast & crew
Michael T. Weiss
Jarod
Andrea Parker
Miss Parker
Patrick Bauchau
Sydney
Jon Gries
Broots
Creators: Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long Mitchell
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1What is series The Pretender (1996)?
It is a series released in 1996 within the Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy category.
2What is the story of The Pretender?
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3Can you watch The Pretender online?
The series does not currently show confirmed official online availability on the page.
4What is the rating of The Pretender?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 215 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does The Pretender have?
The series currently shows 4 seasons, 86 episodes.
6What kind of viewers is The Pretender best suited for?
A concept-led watch that blends mood and ideas, rewarding viewers who enjoy the world as much as the plot turns.
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7.4 / 10
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