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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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Pretender
Where can I watch The Pretender in the United States?
The Pretender is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Pretender?
The Pretender scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Pretender?
The Pretender stars Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, and Jon Gries. Craig W. Van Sickle is the creator and Steven Long Mitchell is the creator.
How many seasons of The Pretender are there?
The Pretender has 4 seasons and 86 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Pretender?
All 86 episodes of The Pretender add up to about 61 hours 38 minutes at roughly 43 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 31 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 15 days.
What network is The Pretender on?
The Pretender airs on NBC, and is produced by 20th Century Fox Television, NBC Studios, and MTM Enterprises.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.