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- Previous episode S02E19 - Wrath
- Number S02E20
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Director
Nick Copus
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Writer
Kristen Reidel
- Country United States
- Genres Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Shadow Walker
Nikita convinces a reluctant Birkhoff to use 20 million dollars of his own money in a plan to bankrupt Percy and Division, but when Percy ends up stealing Birkhoff’s entire life savings, Birkhoff and Nikita clash. Team Nikita has one last chance to hit Percy again, but Birkhoff is arrested trying to regain his millions and Nikita realizes she must break him out of jail before Division gets to him. Michael and Alex go after Birkhoff’s stolen money while Nikita goes to save Birkhoff.
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.
