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Platforms release
- Previous episode S03E11 - Black Badge
- Number S03E12
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Director
Eagle Egilsson
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Writer
Juan Carlos Coto
- Country United States
- Genres Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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With Fire
After Birkhoff gets a tip from Shadowbot that Ari is in NY, Nikita and Owen swoop in to pick him up before the FBI does. However, Ari reveals he planned everything for a chance to talk to Nikita. He tells her that Amanda has gone too far and is working with a terrorist who plans an attack on American soil. Ari wants fifty million dollars for the information that could lead to the terrorist’s capture. Nikita and Michael are stunned when Ryan considers paying the bribe. Meanwhile, Sean is jealous of Alex and Owen’s relationship.
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.
