The Pretender Anime Guide: Story, Cast and Watch Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The Pretender, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
The Pretender (1996) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Hero of a thousand faces. Man of a thousand lives.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Michael T. Weiss as Jarod; Andrea Parker as Miss Parker; Patrick Bauchau as Sydney; Jon Gries as Broots
About The Pretender
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Pretender?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of The Pretender?
Michael T. Weiss as Jarod; Andrea Parker as Miss Parker; Patrick Bauchau as Sydney; Jon Gries as Broots
Is this The Pretender guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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