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Series · 1996 · 43 min · 4 seasons

The Pretender (1996)

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

7.4/10 · 227 votes
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The Pretender is a TV series (Drama, Mystery and Sci-Fi & Fantasy) that first aired in 1996. The Pretender has 4 seasons and 86 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 7.4/10 from 227 viewers. In United States, you can watch The Pretender on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Last episode S4 · E20 — The Inner Sense (2) May 13, 2000

Where can I watch The Pretender

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Streaming services that carry The Pretender, and the countries where you can watch it:

Molotov TV 1 countries

France

SFR Play 1 countries

France

Plot

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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#undercover#anti hero#investigation#genius#conspiracy#evil corporation#impostor#justice#boy genius#manhunt#prodigy

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Pretender?

In United States, you can watch The Pretender on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Who stars in The Pretender?

The main cast of The Pretender includes Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, Jon Gries and Richard Marcus.

Who created The Pretender?

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

How many seasons and episodes does The Pretender have?

The Pretender has 4 seasons and 86 episodes in total.

When was The Pretender released?

The Pretender first aired on September 19, 1996.

Has The Pretender ended?

Yes, The Pretender has ended.

Is The Pretender worth watching?

The Pretender has an average rating of 7.4/10 from 227 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Pretender?

If you enjoyed The Pretender, try Brimstone, NEXT, Kolchak: The Night Stalker and Nancy Drew.

Is The Pretender on Molotov TV?

Not in United States right now. The Pretender is on Molotov TV in: France.

Is The Pretender on SFR Play?

Not in United States right now. The Pretender is on SFR Play in: France.

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Updated: October 26, 2026 ·