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Season 1 – Tarzan

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A contemporary spin on an old story. Two decades after his parents died in the African jungle, leaving him to be raised by apes, Tarzan's billionaire uncle has him captured and brought back to New York City. Escaping captivity, he meets a police detective named Jane, who is already romantically involved with another man, leaving her to choose between civilization and humanity.
Tarzan — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Sorely lacking the escapist thrills of previous interations, this Tarzan falls flat with an absurdly self-serious tone and mismatched plotting.

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David Bianculli New York Daily News 09/24/2019
Fact is, this "Tarzan" series dies on the vine. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 09/24/2019
The opener... incorporates an uninvolving crime plot with a serial killer torching homeless people - an unnecessarily grim addition to the hour. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel 09/24/2019
Lighthearted escapism loses out in this derivative show, which plays like a superhero adventure crossed with a dark cop show... Putting Tarzan on the trail of a serial killer marks a comedown for him. How did he get to this sorry spot? Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 09/24/2019
The WB's Tarzan is dark and humorless. Go to Full Review Steve Johnson Baltimore Sun 09/24/2019
Me critic. You stink. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 09/24/2019
It's all rather dull. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joana R @RT16594168 08/06/2023 Found this show today online and I can say that I like it. Unfortunately the show only have one season and 8 episodes. I think if they had made at least two seasons, the story would be really good. And I feel on love again with Travis Fimmel. See more Read all reviews
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Travis Fimmel

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Mitch Pileggi

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Sarah Wayne Callies

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Johnny Messner

Actor

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Actor

Lucy Lawless

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 5, 2003 Pilot Tarzan (Travis Fimmel) escapes captivity to brave New York's concrete jungle. With Mitch Pileggi, Sarah Wayne Callies and Miguel A. Nunez Jr. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 12, 2003 Secrets and Lies Tarzan risks exposure to help Jane track down the thugs who attacked a woman in Central Park; Michael makes a deal with Richard Clayton to capture Tarzan. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 19, 2003 Wages of Sin After Jane and Sam hit a dead-end while investigating a boy's disappearance, she enlists Tarzan's tracking skills. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 26, 2003 Rules of Engagement Richard fears his estranged sister is after Tarzan's share of the family fortune and control of Greystoke Industries; Jane attempts to stop a witness from incriminating Tarzan. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 2, 2003 Emotional Rescue Nicki's friend disappears after meeting someone online; Jane begs Tarzan to stay out of sight, but he intervenes to rescue Nicki from danger. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2003 Surrender Richard coerces the lone witness (Tim Guinee) to Michael's death into naming Tarzan as the one responsible for the crime; Kathleen contemplates giving Richard her shares of Greystoke Industries. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2003 For Love of Country Jane must rely on Tarzan's jungle skills to survive when a car accident leaves them stranded in wooded mountains. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2003 The End of the Beginning The police capture Jane, forcing Tarzan to turn himself in to Richard in exchange for her freedom; Richard attempts to have Tarzan declared legally insane so he can claim legal custody of him. Details

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Season Info

Director
Thomas J. Wright, James Marshall, David Nutter, Perry Lang, Harry Winer, David Solomon
Executive Producer
Laura Ziskin, David Gerber, P.K. Simonds, Eric Kripke, David Nutter
Screenwriter
Mere Smith, Eric Kripke, Molly Newman, P.K. Simonds, Leonard Dick
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-PG (S|V)
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 5, 2003