The Pretender
“Hero of a thousand faces. Man of a thousand lives.”
Raised in a secret facility built for experimenting on children, Jarod is a genius who can master any profession and become anyone he has to be. When he realizes as an adult that he's actually a prisoner and his captors are not as benevolent as he's been told, he breaks out. While trying to find his real identity, Jarod helps those he encounters and tries to avoid the woman sent to retrieve him.
Where to watch The Pretender in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Pretender there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Pretender streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Pretender
The Pretender is a 1996 English-language drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell. The cast is led by Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau. It spans 4 seasons and 86 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Pretender was produced by 20th Century Fox Television, NBC Studios, and MTM Enterprises. It was first aired on September 19, 1996, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long Mitchell
- First aired
- September 19, 1996
- Last aired
- May 13, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (86 episodes)
- Network
- NBC
- Production
- 20th Century Fox Television, NBC Studios, MTM Enterprises
The Pretender cast & crew
The Pretender was created by Craig W. Van Sickle and Steven Long Mitchell.
The cast features Michael T. Weiss as Jarod, Andrea Parker as Miss Parker, Patrick Bauchau as Sydney, and Jon Gries as Broots.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Craig W. Van Sickle and Juan Carlos Coto.
Is The Pretender worth watching?
The Pretender holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 215 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 4 seasons and 86 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and sci-fi & fantasy, The Pretender is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pretender
The Pretender isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Pretender
Michael T. Weiss
Jarod
Andrea Parker
Miss Parker
Patrick Bauchau
Sydney
Jon Gries
Broots
The Pretender — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pretender in United States?
The Pretender is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Pretender in?
The Pretender is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Pretender are there?
The Pretender has 4 seasons with 86 episodes in total.
▸What is The Pretender rated?
The Pretender is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 215 ratings.
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