The Pretender - Season 1 (1996)

Synopsis: Michael T. Weiss stars as Jarod Russell in this popular TV drama from the late 1990s. Discovered to be a genius as a small child, Jarod was kidnapped and brought up, along with many other children... Michael T. Weiss stars as Jarod Russell in this popular TV drama from the late 1990s. Discovered to be a genius as a small child, Jarod was kidnapped and brought up, along with many other children like him, at the enigmatic facility known only as "The Centre." There, they were trained to use their capacities for brilliance to adopt personas and jobs as fit their purposes; the children could assume the identities of doctors, lawyers, police officers, or pilots, virtually adopting any occupation at will and with chameleon-like ease. Eventually, however, Jarod discovered the fact that his simulations were not necessarily being used for good, but rather were being sold to the highest bidder; disturbed, he made his escape. A grown man now, he searches for his parent while using his talents to right the wrongs that he encounters along the way. He also works to elude those from The Centre who pursue him doggedly, not willing to give him up so easily. These include Sydney (Patrick Bauchau, SECRETARY), Jarod's mentor, who knows him so well he can anticipate his course of thought and action, as well as Miss Parker (Andrea Parker), Jarod's childhood friend. [More]

Starring: Patrick Bauchau, Jon Gries, Ryan Merriman, Andrea Parker

Starring: Patrick Bauchau, Jon Gries, Ryan Merriman, Andrea Parker, Michael T. Weiss