The Pretender (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2019, The Pretender is a mystery series.
What it’s about. Shorty after the 1917 Russian Revolution, during the New Economic Policy era, a criminal becomes a police officer through a case of mistaken identity and uses his knowledge to solve cases previously out of reach of the force.
Who’s in it. The Pretender stars Anton Shagin as Mikhail Rodionov, Timofey Tribuntsev as Saturday, Aglaya Tarasova and Sergey Barkovsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Pretender has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pretender page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pretender tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pretender (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pretender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pretender worth watching?
- The Pretender holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pretender?
- The Pretender stars Anton Shagin, Timofey Tribuntsev, Aglaya Tarasova, Sergey Barkovsky and Semyon Shkalikov.
- When was The Pretender released?
- The Pretender was released in 2019.