The Pretender (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, The Pretender is a drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Pretender stars Michael T. Weiss as Jarod, Andrea Parker as Miss Parker, Patrick Bauchau as Sydney and Jon Gries as Broots, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Pretender has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pretender (1996)?
- In US, The Pretender is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pretender worth watching?
- The Pretender holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pretender?
- The Pretender stars Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, Jon Gries and Ryan Merriman.
- When was The Pretender released?
- The Pretender was released in 1996.