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Leverage

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Generally favorable reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 6 Ratings

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Series Details & Credits

TNT | Release Date: December 7, 2008

Starring: Christian Kane, Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Beth Riesgraf, Aldis Hodge

Summary: "Get ready to get even."

Meet Nathan Ford, a former insurance investigator who spent his professional career dedicated to the company that he recovered millions in stolen goods for. This same insurance company would refuse a medical claim for his son that would take the life of the innocent child. Unemployed and teetering on the edge,"Get ready to get even."

Meet Nathan Ford, a former insurance investigator who spent his professional career dedicated to the company that he recovered millions in stolen goods for. This same insurance company would refuse a medical claim for his son that would take the life of the innocent child.

Unemployed and teetering on the edge, Nate is approached about a Robin Hood-like scheme. He enlists the help of the best thieves and grifters in the business, and with their help, he steals from the rich and gives to the poor to help balance the crooks in high power positions. He and his team help provide...leverage.

Leverage is produced by Electric Entertainment.… Expand

Creator: John Rogers and Chris Downey and Chris Downey and John Rogers

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Recent Episodes

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S5:E15. The Long Goodbye Job
Air Date: December 25, 2012
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S5:E14. The Toy Job
Air Date: December 18, 2012
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S5:E13. The Corkscrew Job
Air Date: December 11, 2012

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Metascore

67

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Critic Reviews

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Orlando Sentinel

Hal Boedeker

Season 1 Review: John Rogers and Chris Downey have created a show that's equally smart and diverting. Read full review

83

Entertainment Weekly

Ken Tucker

Season 1 Review: Don't think Leverage is preachy--it's shrewdly conceived, and it moves along like a son of a gun. Read full review

80

Boston Globe

Matthew Gilbert

Season 1 Review: Even when Leverage flirts with serious issues, including the mistreatment of an Army reservist who is shot in Iraq by a private contractor, the dramatic tone is whimsical and tongue in cheek. This motley crew is a kind of guerilla comedy troupe that can pick pockets and empty bank accounts, too. Read full review

60

Newark Star-Ledger

Alan Sepinwall

Season 1 Review: The new TNT drama Leverage isn't a great show, but it may just be the exact right show at the exact right time. Read full review

60

New York Daily News

David Hinckley

Jul 16, 2012

Season 5 Review: it's business as usual for a cool, fast-paced and thoroughly pleasant hour of summer television. Read full review

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Variety

Brian Lowry

Season 1 Review: Aside from an easygoing quality and mild comic flair, there's not much here to steal the hearts of viewers; instead, it's another modest, lightweight addition to TNT's diner-style menu of comfort food for a weary nation. Read full review

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rob Owen

Season 1 Review: Viewers who value character development, logic and plot consistency will be disappointed by this series that's sloppy when it comes to all three. It's often more concerned with looking cool and fun than making sense. Read full review

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Ronath

May 8, 2021

There are few shows that are entirely amazing. This is one of them.

Following Nathan Ford as he struggles after the death of his son from cancer, who might have been saved if the insurance company he worked for had approved an experimental treatment, he uses his talents at security to playThere are few shows that are entirely amazing. This is one of them.

Following Nathan Ford as he struggles after the death of his son from cancer, who might have been saved if the insurance company he worked for had approved an experimental treatment, he uses his talents at security to play for the other side.

I forgot to mention that Nate didn't work a 'desk job' or paid out for your totaled car, he was a high end insurance investigator for million dollar pieces of art. He, formerly, made a living figuring out how criminals stole things, if the client had anything to due with it, and in some cases, getting the stole merchandise back.

Now armed with a crew of thieves he steps in where the law leaves off, "The rich and powerful take what they want, we steal it back for you." Nate slowly works through his son's death, reunites with his now ex-wife, becomes what he hates most, takes on the most impossible jobs to prove he can, reconciles with this criminal father, and finally.... well, maybe you should just watch it.

And while Nate is the protagonist, all of the other characters develop through the series.

Sophie the con artist questions who she is under her hundreds of false identities.

Parker the psychopathic thief finds herself caring for clients and relying on others.

Elliot the hitter has to address his past and remember he can come back from the things he's done.

Hardison the hacker has to realize that not everything can be done behind a computer screen and not every issue can be worked out beforehand.

I could continue, but all I want to do now is begin another rewatch. I never regret it. And while the series has ended, a sequel series is coming soon and if it's half as good as the original, I expect it to be well worth a watch.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2012
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  S5:E15. The Long Goodbye Job
  Air Date: December 25, 2012
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  S5:E14. The Toy Job
  Air Date: December 18, 2012
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  S5:E13. The Corkscrew Job
  Air Date: December 11, 2012
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  S5:E12. The White Rabbit Job
  Air Date: December 4, 2012
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  S5:E11. The Low Low Price Job
  Air Date: November 27, 2012
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  S5:E10. The Frame-Up Job
  Air Date: September 16, 2012
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  S5:E9. The Rundown Job
  Air Date: September 16, 2012
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  S5:E8. The Broken Wing Job
  Air Date: September 9, 2012
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  S5:E7. The Real Fake Car Job
  Air Date: September 2, 2012
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  S5:E6. The D.B. Cooper Job
  Air Date: August 26, 2012
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  S5:E5. The Gimme a K Street Job
  Air Date: August 19, 2012
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  S5:E4. The French Connection Job
  Air Date: August 12, 2012
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  S5:E3. The First Contact Job
  Air Date: August 5, 2012
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  S5:E2. The Blue Line Job
  Air Date: July 22, 2012
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  S5:E1. The (Very) Big Bird Job
  Air Date: July 15, 2012
Season 4

tbd
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 26, 2011
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 20, 2010
Season 2

tbd
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2009
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 7, 2008