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- Previous episode S02E20 - Friends
- Number S02E21
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Cliff Bole
- Country United States
- Original language English
- Genres Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
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Video : D.O.A.: MacGyver
MacGyver is called to a meeting with a former British spy, who has learned of a group of terrorists that will use a new plastic explosive in a vengeful attack on the U.S. army. This explosive can be hidden anywhere. However, before the spy can give MacGyver all the details he is shot. MacGyver flees through a window and is picked up by a boat. The female who owns the boat soon learns that the man she has rescued doesn't have any memory.
In a world where identity is often taken for granted, "The Pretender" emerges as a thought-provoking series that challenges our perception of self. Created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell, this American television gem aired its first season with a unique blend of action, drama, and science fiction that captivates audiences from start to finish. With four gripping seasons and a total of 88 episodes, "The Pretender" offers a deep dive into the life of Jarod, played masterfully by Michael T. Weiss.
Raised in a secret facility designed for conducting experiments on gifted children, Jarod possesses an extraordinary ability to excel in any profession he chooses. However, his journey takes a dramatic turn when he realizes that his captors are far from benevolent guardians—they are jailers withholding the truth about his real identity. Determined to uncover his past, Jarod escapes captivity and embarks on an exhilarating quest across America.
Each episode in Season 1 is packed with suspense as Jarod assumes various identities—from doctors to Coast Guard officers—to solve complex mysteries while helping those he encounters along the way. For instance, in Episode 1 titled "New York, New York," Jarod poses as a doctor investigating the cause behind a boy’s paralysis following surgery. This theme continues throughout the season with intriguing plots such as solving maritime deaths or unraveling conspiracies tied to defense contractors—all while outsmarting Miss Parker (Andrea Parker) and Sydney (Patrick Bauchau), who relentlessly pursue him.
