The Pretender - Seasons 1 - 4
by Anson Williams, Charles Siebert, Chuck Bowman, Craig W. Van Sickle, Frederick King Keller
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Actor: Andrea Parker, Clare Carey, Jon Gries, Michael T. Weiss, Patrick BauchauDirector: Anson Williams, Charles Siebert, Chuck Bowman, Craig W. Van Sickle, Frederick King Keller
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-14
Movie Reviews of The Pretender - Seasons 1 - 4
Movie Review: an underrated show
Summary: 5 Stars
It is always a pleasure to watch The Pretender. Even though its horrible time-slot caused it to be largely ignored by the American public, it inspired a score of more recent shows, such as Alias. It served as transition in the world of television.
It is difficult to assign a genre to The Pretender. It can be seen as a detective show, as drama, or even as science fiction. It tells the story of Jarod, a genius who can become anyone he wants to be. Because of his extraordinary capacities, he is kidnapped as a child by a secret corporation called The Centre. They keep him prisoner all his life, exploiting his genius for their own profit. The series starts as Jarod has escaped and finds himself, a grown adult, in the real world for the first time. The Centre sends its agents after him, as he roams the country looking for his family and saving the weak and abused, constantly changing identities.
Michael T Weiss is splendid as Jarod, growing from lost little boy to angry man, and always conveying emotions through his eyes. You will learn to love Miss Parker (Andrea Parker), the villain who turns out to be a lot more fragile than she appears. Patrick Bauchau plays Sydney, Jarod's mentor, and successfully makes the viewer both love and distrust his character. Finally, it will be difficult for you not to identify with Broots, played by Jon Gries, who represents the common man forced to live in such a hostile environment.
The plot of The Pretender is innovative, and I dare say, addictive. I also advise you to buy the two movies, Pretender 2001 and Island of the Haunted. You will find yourself joining the ranks of fans who fight to get a closure to the show.
The DVDs themselves are great, even though they could have used more bonuses. The commentaries are a treat.
Happy hunting!
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